Jack nodded once more. He felt a sadness, an inevitability. But maybe it was right, history having the chance to slip back into place.

But that didn't mean he had to like it.

Luckily though, there was distraction enough in their conversation, and he found himself smiling again, at her expression if nothing else.

"Now that's what I like to see," he said with a grin.

"So, want to see your 'costume'?"