I Need a Break and So Do You

In the lead up to Braden's parole, he informed Renee that he wouldn't have access to his phone for a whole month. Over a month had passed with no word from him. The silence was starting to take a toll on Renee. She told her work colleague Joseph what was going on and the two arranged to have lunch together later that day. Just before midday, Renee received a text from Braden: I think I need a break and so do you.