Max returns to work (again) (2)

Max's expression softened when his eyes landed on Liz. "Sorry, love. But Director Brooks assured me that it will not take more than a few minutes and that it's important."

"Director Brooks, we meet again…", Liz said and saw that Irene gave a small nod in response.

It's not that Irene didn't want to respond, but she was still shocked by the sudden turn of events. A second ago, Irene was confident that Max is still in love with her and that he made this 'stop by at noon' as an opportunity for them to share a meal in the privacy of his office and this… just what is this?