When Juliet got home after work, Jack was already at home, which is atypical for him.
-You came just in time; dinner is ready- he says cheerfully.
-You even had time to cook dinner? It's some kind of miracle. – She jokes trying to cover up her surprise.-What's on the menu? -
-All your favorites-
-Pasta and meat sauce.Hope this time I managed to do everything right.-
-Juliet?-
-I'm sorry, did you say something?- She tries to focus on his words.
-I said that we had pasta and meat. Are you alright? -
-Yes, of course, I'm just tired.- She smiles at him and takes a bite. -Delicious. Thank you.-
-Every man should spoil his wife sometimes- he smiles at her and she flinches from the love, shining in his eyes. It's so strange to see Jack next to her and to know that she is no longer the second choice for him.
-You know, Rachel called me this morning. She's going to come this weekend. - She says, trying to keep the conversation going.
-Sounds great-
He doesn't look at her. It is absolutely unlikely him. Normally they would have talked about it and discussed how to spend the weekend. He wouldn't be Jack if he didn't plan everything to the finest detail. And it means…
She stares at him, but he avoids her gaze. -Jack! -
-Yes?-He still doesn't look at her.
-Did you ask Rachel to come? -
-Why do you think that? -
It was him!
- Jack, don't try to fool me. You are a bad liar.-
-Okay, okay, you're right.- He gets up and walks over to her.- I called Rachel, because you don't want to talk about it with me and I'm sure you need to discuss your feelings.-
-What? What do you mean? -She watches in amazement as he takes her hand in his. What's happening?
-Listen, Jules, I understand that it's hard for you. Brigitte said, people sometimes withdraw to somehow make their personal space safer.-
-What? Brigitte? You talked with her about me? - Juliet was so dumbfounded and surprised, that she couldn't even get mad at the fact that he had discussed her with his friend-psychologist.
-Sorry, that I didn't realize how hard it was for you to get over the fact that some stranger broke into our house. Sorry, that I sent you to the Police Department to deal with this all alone.-
-I ...- Juliet frantically recalls past few days' events, trying to understand Jack.
-Don't shut me out, Juliet, together we can handle it. -
That's it! Now it all becomes clear for her. Jack has felt that something was wrong the last few days, and he found the only possible explanation.
-Yes. – Juliet mumbles, not knowing what else to say.
She can protect herself, she doesn't need someone else's protection, but Jack doesn't know that. He doesn't remember THAT Juliet, she was, she is now.
-Thank you. I will try. - She smiles at him.
That's enough for him to relax and sit back.
-I have to be at a conference in Chicago during this weekend, so you and Rachel can rest to the fullest. - he smiles.