The air felt thick as you waited for whatever Jack was about to bark out at you. You two didn’t fight much, this was the first serious argument you’d had all year. But aside from the shouting, there was something else in the air, other than aggravation.

Once your eyes met his after a minute, they weren’t as intimidating anymore. They were tired, upset, hurt.

“I-“ He slowly drew a breath, for composure, “I just.. miss them.”