Some say the world will end in fire...

Speak to me of how you miss me. Tell me how the hours go long and slow. Speak to me of the drag on your heart, The iron drag of the long days. I know hours empty as a beggar's tin cup on a rainy day, empty as a soldier's sleeve with an arm lost. Speak to me . . .

[raime-marseilles]

Yeah, she’s hot, if you’re into that whole raccoon look. 

[jack-dobbs]

She doesn't always rock the raccoon look, but I enjoy that she thinks leggings are pants. The world enjoys it.

[reed--lombardo]

"Whatever you say, Jackary."

[jack-dobbs]

"I actually like that name."

[jack-dobbs]

If there's one thing you could say to Annabel right now, what would it be?

"You're a coward."

[jack-dobbs]

Ever think of having children of your own?

Yeah, maybe. I mean, not right away. All my time is split between work and helping Ralph. I can't throw a baby into that mix.

[jack-dobbs]

Ever get sick of taking care of him?

Ralphie? No. Sometimes it's exhausting, but he was one of my best friends. What happened wasn't his fault. Fuck, if I had gotten back to the shack sooner, he might have gotten out without needing so much help. I take care of him because I want to.

[reed--lombardo]

"I know. Believe me, I know. I just don’t know if there will ever be a good time for it, you know? There’ll always be something in the way."

"Maybe we never will get the chance."

[jack-dobbs]

"Well, how's this: The precise moment when things aren't in the way, we will have that talk, okay?"

"We'll see eventually, I guess."

[raime-marseilles]

Never ever? Alright, lead the way. Hey, maybe we’ll get lucky and run into a celebrity. 

[jack-dobbs]

Nope. I wouldn't have the money to fly back and forth. I hope it's Taylor Momsen. She's hot.

[stillsmilinghunter]

Jack. Bella, stealing is very bad. We don’t do it.  Ha, you’re telling me. I was afraid I was going to have an axiety attack every time it snowed this year. Now there is no problem!

[jack-dobbs]

Now all we have to worry about is earthquakes.

[raime-marseilles]

In the meantime, coffee is wonderful. Want some company?

[jack-dobbs]

But of course. I was under the impression I'd never see you again. This is rad.

[reed--lombardo]

"Well, I guess I can’t argue with that."

"Is now any better than ever before?"

[jack-dobbs]

"Good."

"I don't know, to be honest. This has been a lousy year, kid."

[reed--lombardo]

"Remind me why I’m making you dinner again?"

"I wasn’t sure. You did disappear all the way across the country. And we’ve never actually really talked about…us…before. There just never seemed to be a good time to."

[jack-dobbs]

"Because I'm adorable."

"Well... Did you want to talk about it now?"

[raime-marseilles]

You do need your beauty rest. Are you on your way to the hospital, now?

[jack-dobbs]

I will get it eventually. Yeah, I'm on my way over.

[raime-marseilles]

I’m moving here, I told you that five minutes ago, doofus. L.A. is my new playground, so what is my favorite bro up to these days?

[jack-dobbs]

Sorry. Sleep hasn't been coming easy so sometimes I get the white noise in my head. Well, still babysitting Ralph and hoping the hospital will do me a solid and give me a custodial position so I can see him like I was.

[stillsmilinghunter]

Well, thank you, Jack. you’re my favorite cousin, too.” [She gives him a sideways glance, rolling her eyes.] He just called you a thief, Bells. Well, I hope not, because I’m pupped. Its perpetually summer and the trees are proof.

[jack-dobbs]

Well it's not like she doesn't come by it honestly. I used to steal from convenience stores all the time. Until I realized that I should not do that, Bells. It's nice to not have to worry about snow.

[reed--lombardo]

"Oh, now you’ll never know what we’re having for dinner."

"That’s exactly what I wanted to hear."

[jack-dobbs]

"That's what you think. I'll sneak off to Burger King."

"Did you expect different?"

[reed--lombardo]

"Well, get used to it. I’m rarely certain about anything."

"Scratch that, you know what? I’m certain that I missed you, and that I’m glad you called and I’m happy I’m here and I can only hope you are too."

[jack-dobbs]

"As long as you don't leave me wondering what we're having for dinner."

"Yeah... I think I may be okay with it..."

[noramarseilles-blog]

"Oh, well, I didn’t recognize it because of that, it sounded familiar. I guess? I don’t know what you want me to say…I’m my own person.

[jack-dobbs]

"Well... Di- Nevermind. Guess it's just one of those names. What's your relationship with Rai?"