He laughed and shook his head in disbelief that this was an actual conversation that they were having. It was nice to have someone who was so comfortable around him and vice versa. "You're just encouraging me to show you everything that I am made of romantic wise." He wouldn't do it right now, thinking that the surprise and thoughtfulness would be far more appreciated. He needed to think and plan his next romantic moves.

Jack believed that everyone who could fight, should fight. It was freedom and the lives of many on the line, and they had a duty to serve. Gabe would be sorely missed not in the lead of the SEP soldiers, and he knew that the older man would thrive once this mess of hormones and alphas briefly challenging was over. They were better off for Gabe's no-nonsense attitude, dry wit and tactical mind.

He smiled because of course he liked pie. "That sounds great. I'll probably have a slice of every one of them they have there, if it's as good as you claim."