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"Don't wait up for me," he told Gia.

"You're not coming back?"

"I don't think so."

"Oh, Jack…"

The hurt and worry in her voice scalded him.

"I'm sorry. It's just—"

"But we discussed this. You shouldn't be alone tonight."

"Yeah, I should."

"Jack—"

"Really, Gia, I'm okay. I'm just better off alone with this. I'm edgy and the truth is, I don't think I can sit still. I need to be up and about… need to move around."

"Move around how?"

"Take a walk, maybe a jog. Something to burn off this…"

He didn't have a name for it.

"Don't shut me out, Jack."

"I'm not. I swear I'm not. I'll be there early tomorrow. I'll spend the whole day with you. But tonight… I need to move."

"All right. I don't think it's a good idea, but I can tell I'm not going to change your mind. Be careful. Please?"

"I will. I promise."

"I love you, Jack."

"Love you too, Gi."

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