[It helps, at least. Even if the circumstances that brought them both to this point is not ideal, they’re back together now and that’s what matters. Jack doesn’t begrudge her for what she did as much as he might have, because he’s gone and done it himself. He knows what she’s feeling—wishes they didn’t have to shoulder their respective burdens, but it’s easier when they’re a team. They can help each other, just as they always have.]
Still haven’t given up on getting home.
[He needs something to drive him. It’ll be too easy to get complacent if he doesn’t have a goal to work towards, even if all he’s doing is sitting around waiting for his number to be called.
Jack's fingers itch again, wanting a more substantial touch than just a friendly hand on her shoulder, but he visibly hesitates.]
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Still haven’t given up on getting home.
[He needs something to drive him. It’ll be too easy to get complacent if he doesn’t have a goal to work towards, even if all he’s doing is sitting around waiting for his number to be called.
Jack's fingers itch again, wanting a more substantial touch than just a friendly hand on her shoulder, but he visibly hesitates.]
We've got work to do.