[ When Reyes implies that he must have been justified in trying to kill someone who was supposed to be his closest friend, it pushes almost all of Jack's buttons. Even now, with them telling him what he becomes, he's sitting here and trying to justify. Sure, it's probably not an easy thing to hear, but Gabriel's inability to take any of the blame has Jack tightening his jaw and clenching his fists to stave off some sort of outburst.
At least Ana is here to mediate. All those fights that had erupted after her disappearance hadn't gone very well. Simply having her here is enough to reign Jack in. ]
I checked. I had gone into shock and had a concussion and who knows what else, but I still checked.
[ His voice is steely and cold, because he can tell that Reyes is accusing him of abandoning him. He'd said something similar after shooting him in the back, and Jack can't begin to understand how Gabriel could think he would ever leave him to die if there was another option.
He's not that kind of person, and the implication that he might be is what hurts the most. ]
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At least Ana is here to mediate. All those fights that had erupted after her disappearance hadn't gone very well. Simply having her here is enough to reign Jack in. ]
I checked. I had gone into shock and had a concussion and who knows what else, but I still checked.
[ His voice is steely and cold, because he can tell that Reyes is accusing him of abandoning him. He'd said something similar after shooting him in the back, and Jack can't begin to understand how Gabriel could think he would ever leave him to die if there was another option.
He's not that kind of person, and the implication that he might be is what hurts the most. ]