Jack laughed, a quick, surprised chuckle. “God, all I wanted these past months was the chance for you to get on my nerves.

“Hey, what's that thing where you hold the gun sideways?" he said, grinning.D sn…”

“Stud,” D repeated, growly and low. Jack snorted. “You got a better word for a g…”

“D stared out the window, shoving down the feeling that it might be real nice to…”

“Jus hold me a little longer, Jack. Tell me again that ya wanna be with me, fer …”