Ian said that he liked Jo but wasn’t sure to settle or commit. And he was also questioning their relationship while at Jo’s home, wondering what their relationship is, and Jo was making food for them. He found it peaceful too.
There’s some progress. I don’t think it’s impossible for Ian to fall for Jo.
I think there’s just too much going on and his only family friend TJ being away is causing distress, so he obviously will not settle down till many things are resolved. Idk how author will go about this.
It will be a long road with lots of angst, that’s for sure.
I think my boy TJ will just tell Ian to go and be with Jo. That’s my impression. The sad part is that Ian doesn’t seem to love Jo. Maybe the author will change that in the future. So far he always seems to be thinking about TJ.