I love you. You don't have to say it back. You already said it, in so many words. But I want you to know, I want to say it, I want you to hear it and believe it.

“He paused at the bedroom door, shut his eyes, took a deep breath, and walked ri…”

“Okay." He let his eyes close and it was a relief; not just of relief of minutes…”

“Saw you out there in the garden. Looked so damn...fine," he said, quietly. "Was…”

“D snorted. “Gotta be prepared.” He looked up at Jack’s face, frowning. “What?” …”