Jack glanced down again, away, focusing on the gap of light at the bottom of the door. It hurt a little, and didn't the Doctor know that it would? Having him rub it in like that?

But the revelation made his head turn again. His heart sped slightly, and though he wanted to feel elated, it was almost like something was blocking that.

"So what does that mean?" he asked, feeling foolish and small, and having no idea whatsoever that there were bigger revelations to be had. "With us."