The moment she turns away, Ted crumples just a little bit, almost imperceptibly, so sad to see her go. He watches her and keeps staring at the door long after she's gone.

It doesn't help that this feels so much like his divorce in certain ways. Him giving her permission to leave, even as it pains them both, because they know it's for the best. Him watching her go, off to board a plane to go halfway across the world. His eyes glassy with unshed tears.

But it's not like that. Because Joan still loves him. Joan wants to come back to him. She's only doing this so they can be together.

He sits back on the bed, lying down, taking a deep breath and just... stares up at the ceiling. His heart aching.