[Love, he had to say love and it made his heart hurt in a way both wonderful and terrible. No way could he let off with that without one last kiss, something incredibly more tender than he would show in front of others. But needs must, and if he was worried that this would be the last time he ever kissed Jack properly, he wanted it to be a fond one.]
You--
[He began speaking when he pulled away, sliding onto his leg and hauling the crutch out from behind their seats]
are going to be just fine do you understand?
[Because maybe if he used the right tone enough Jack really would be alright. But who was he trying to convince, really? Jack, or himself. Calling over his shoulder for some help, he finally managed to wrench open Jack's door, reaching for him with one arm]
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You--
[He began speaking when he pulled away, sliding onto his leg and hauling the crutch out from behind their seats]
are going to be just fine do you understand?
[Because maybe if he used the right tone enough Jack really would be alright. But who was he trying to convince, really? Jack, or himself. Calling over his shoulder for some help, he finally managed to wrench open Jack's door, reaching for him with one arm]