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[jumpthegun]

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[jumpthegun]

I think there is. I dunno what it is. But there's got to be... there can't just be no reason. Even if it's a bad reason, there's a reason. [Because John refuses to believe that most people people or the systems they design would be that cruel.]

[nursetemple]

I hope there is. I'd prefer it, to anything else I can think of. Everything else is just...Yeah. It hurts to think of. All of this - this is torture.

[jumpthegun]

We'll figure out what it really is, Claire. I promise. It might just take a little while.

[nursetemple]

[She can't help the slight humorless chuckle that escapes her.]

I appreciate your optimism, John.

[jumpthegun]

[He'll just let it falter with Alfie, Claire. Don't you worry.]

Hope is what'll get us through this, right? And more than a little bit of hard work. Happy to chip in with the first bit where I can.

[nursetemple]

[It's okay, she's kind of in the same boat.]

I think the hard work's more important.

[And now she's just teasing him.]

[jumpthegun]

Well, I can help with that, too. Seems like it'll be more of a lift, though. Think we could just leave it to the youngest crowd? They're more strapping.

[nursetemple]

Now, now, are you calling yourself old?

[jumpthegun]

Have you heard about the average age-range around here? I think it's something like 20.

[nursetemple]

Huh. I keep on stumbling upon the elderly population, then. Most the people I've met are older than that - or children. But I'll take your word for it!

[jumpthegun]

[Maybe he's exaggerating a little.]

We've got a few at either end, but the bulk really do seem to skew to the under-30s. Anyway, please let me know if you need anything, Claire. I'll do my best to help. And keep as safe as you can out there.

[nursetemple]

You too, John.

[She hangs up.]