"Hey, I can drink to that," Russell agrees, lifting his coffee cup with a bright grin before he finishes the last sip and sets it down on the counter. "I oughta get back, Katie's probably waiting for me to take over with Jamie."

But it's been nice, he has to admit that. Just sitting here and having a chat, knowing neither of them are in any pressing danger, at least for the moment. There's a lot about Nikita he doesn't know, but he can make some guesses and then leave it alone. Having some down time is always nice.