Chapter Three (C): Jake & Thorchan

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Jake closed his eyes, realizing how insensitive he must seem. "Sorry, just my inner pilot coming out," he said halfheartedly. "I was listening, I swear." He turned to her and locked eyes with her now, opening his own slowly. "I'm listening," he said again, sincerely this time. "And I'm sorry that you had to go through so much."