Nick could sense that his boss didn't like the answer he gave. He turned back to Julia and whispered "I love you too" with his lips pressed softly against hers.
 

If he didn't like Nick's he sure wasn't going to like hers either, because she no intention of leaving Nick and that was that.
 
"We better head out." she said, slipping her hand into his and nodding at Derek, who returned the gesture.
 
Then, before they reached the entryway he called out to them.
 
"Good luck," Derek said, tone quiet "And I do understand.  We just have to make sure the team stays together."
 
He looked at Nick, remembering the promise he made to the man that was like a son to him in Ireland.  That he would never again split up the team if they were ever in this situation again.  His words and expression were to assure Nick he remembered and would abide by it.
 
"Report every half hour." told them by way of letting them go, turning to the console and putting a computer call to Sloan in London to report what was happening.
 

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