I know we don't know one another very well, Ryoji, but give me a little more credit than that. I've dealt with heavy things before. I'm fairly certain that I can handle whatever it is you have to say. After all, like the good Doctor says, I'm what you'd call an old soul.

[He gave a confident, reassuring smile and nodded toward the living room.]

You two get settled. I'll put something else on. I don't want anyone glowering at me while we're trying to be serious.

[And with a nod of his head, Jack excused himself to his bedroom to find something a little more appropriate to wear.]