"Yeah," Jack said with a voice that was little more than a breath. He looked at the Doctor and smiled tightly.

His presence comforted him and more than a little. He wasn't sure he could do this without him. The certainly in his voice too was a boost. It was good to know that someone believed in him that much, even if he didn't believe in himself that much. Even better for that belief to come from the Doctor.

"Together, Doctor," he nodded at him, "we'll get through it together, right?"

With a moment left for pause, Jack glanced down at the floor and back up again. "So, where to?"