That feels good. Thanks. They should keep healing up nicely.

[He stretches a little, now that the bandages are on, feeling the stiffness settling in just from this.]

Call it what you like. Bleakness is ordinary, after all. Bright spots are rare... and you just happen to be one.

...don't mistake that for an admission of liking. I like you, but not as much as all that. Though I may have to kiss you, Jack or no, if you succeed.