I imagined that the reader (who was very hesitant about entering into a relationship with Jack because of the significant age difference. I have such a soft spot for that trope 😅) discovers that Abbot's deceased wife was also much younger than he was. What do you think Jack's and the reader's reaction would be? maybe some jokes about it, but also lots of hugs and comfort
you’re sooo shy about it. the age gap is very noticeable, jack’s salt and pepper curls might play a smaaaall part into it. on top of that you look way younger than you actually are.
he always reassures you the best he can “baby who cares…you love me and i love you there’s nothing else to worry about”
and he’s right you shouldn’t care, but the hospital is not that big and people talk, a whole lot. rumors travel around, everyone thinks you’re a gold digger or ,worse, that he’s taking advantage of you, his sweet young resident.
of course it’s nothing of the sorts “i’m tired of those sick rumors jack” you huff laying your head on his shoulder in one of the rare moment you can both relax on the couch.
“so what? none of it ‘s true” he pushes away hair from your face to have a nice look at you “they used to talk shit about my wife too” your attention chirps up at that “what? why would they do that?” you ask curiously. jack never really talked about his deceased wife. before getting to know him you thought he was married, still wearing his ring and all.
when he started blatantly flirting with you, you had politely refused, you didn’t want to be a home wrecker. that’s when he told you he wasn’t technically married anymore, his wife had passed away 2 years ago and he still couldn’t bring himself to take off his wedding ring. but he’d do it for you, and he did.
the day after he showed up to work with light and steady hands. showing off his bare fingers anytime he could.
“she was younger than me too” he casually shrugs as if it wasn’t that much of a big deal. you lean away from his shoulder, showing him your surprised face “and you never thought about mentioning that?”
a breathy laughs slips out jack’s mouth as he brings you over his lap “what can i say… i like ‘em young and fresh” your eyes roll at his smugness and he laughs as if he was having the best time of his life.
“but seriously tho… don’t think too much about it sweetheart. we’re happy together, that’s all that matters” his honeyed tone goes straight to your heart, your lips pouting at his sweet words.
he kisses your pout away, bringing a hand to stroke your thigh, rising up higher and higher “uh uh—slow down old man” jack’s looks at you in a confused state, wondering why you would stop his hand in its usual route you never seem to mind.
“now you’re gonna have to tell me everything”
