"Sure," she said tenderly. Claire assumed he'd feel most comfortable and relaxed in his own room. Well, as relaxed as someone like Jason got.

She allowed him to lead the way, hands carefully clasped before her. She was anxious to hear more about him, hardly believing the length of their friendship had offered so little on their past lives. Mostly his, as Claire was much more open about reveling things since her time here had changed her way of seeing and thinking.

Before they reached his room, she stated, "You know, I'm not expecting everything to gush out. Whatever you want me to know. I'm here to help."