Jason and Piper had broken up.

Correction, she dumped him for a girl in the Hecate cabin.

Jason was absolutely in despair. Despite his big build and leader demeanor, he was a huge softie when it came to love.

And he really couldn't take the heartbreak.

Being a son of Jupiter, he had to keep it together, especially when he needed to be in charge.

During dinner, Jason snuck away to the lake, the sounds of campers laughing and talking fading into the distance.

Jason sat down on the dock overlooking the Long Island Sound, at Camp Half-blood. He sat with his face to his knees, silently crying.