Keep safe okay… ? [He can’t keep himself from asking again; more than being worried about his continued existence, he doesn’t want to see either of his parents hurt because of whatever was going on.] I’ll tell you if I find out anything more, promise.

[Jack bites his lip for a moment. He doesn’t want to see Ulric or Gail hurt either – on some level, he already loves them, and he wants so badly to give them a chance to exist.] All right. We’ll talk again soon. [He’s about to hang up, but hesitates, not quite able to bring himself to be the first one to.]