[she nods again, not meeting Jade's eyes] He's my fiancé.

[is, not was, because she knows that Rusty is still out there somewhere even if she has no way to get to him. but the whole reason she's here is to avoid going down that path today, so she shakes her head, looking back up at Jade] Sorry. He's...on my mind today. [she tries for a smile, but it doesn't reach her eyes] But that's why I wanted to do things like this. I know there are a lot of people here who will be great to spend time with! I just have to get to know them.