"Lisa." Okay. Time had not hardened him as much as he wanted to believe. He still sounded seconds from a choked sob when he said her name. As soon as Jack's hand was gone he stopped looking into those far too deep eyes. Younger than he had seen them but just as frustratingly captivating. No.

"Lisa was sweet and kind and beautiful. She was so brilliant. I have never known anyone like her." His head fell slightly, eyes fixing on the ground. And when he had a hard time finding the strength to say the next words, it was no act.

"I loved her."