He smiled softly and lifted a hand to push it gently through her hair, pinning some behind her ear.
“Oh Katelynn.” he whispered. “I. I’m glad I can be… be a source of bravery for you… more then you possibly know. I mean. Me? Brave? Strong? I’ve never felt like those things in my life until you came into my life… now, now you telling me this… thank you. Thank you so much.”
“I just hope you don’t think I’m only saying them to say them or compliment you,” she whispered back, eyes closing as he stroked her hair. “I mean every word…”
She paused a moment, wishing she could cuddle him but mindful of his injuries. “And when you get out and Rapunzel heals you…We can start over again…getting our new apartment and being brave together, making new friends and laughing together.”
He smiled.
“That sounds like a wonderful plan. I like that plan.” Jack smiled up at her before his eyes began to gently close. “A new… life with you… falling asleep next to you and… waking up next to you… the small… things in life…” he was falling asleep, slowly.
Jack Maple 