You were doing an apprenticeship at MIT. Jack Smith was your tutor, and you did your experiments in his lab.

You didn't have the slightest intention of leaving that job. Not only because it was your dream job, but also because you and Jack were secretly dating. And you knew that if you lost your job, you wouldn't be able to see him again without arousing suspicion to others. It was forbidden to date for you two.

You are now in front of his office. You wanted to talk to him about it.