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TOTW 08/09: What would you say to Jack?

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Penthesilea:
"You can't have Ennis without Jack." - Annie Proulx

Ergo, here is the matching part to our What would you say to Ennis? TOTW recently.

Thanks to Amanda (atz75) for the topic suggestion!

What would you say to Jack?

Just like the matching Ennis topic, you can choose whatever situation/stage of life you want.
Go on, and let him (us!) hear it :).

gwyllion:
Jack,

You are a smart dude, but you need to get your shit together.  I hate seeing you like this.  Stop running off to Randall and down to Mexico.  That ain't gonna fix what's eating at you.  You know that when Ennis isn't around, you miss him so much that you can hardly stand it.  You're killing yourself.  There's only one thing you can do.  Fortunately for you, the solution to all this hurt is totally within your reach. 

Move to Wyoming, Jack.  You know LD will give you the money to help you get started with a place to live and work.  You won't really miss Bobby and Lureen too much, besides, you can go visit Bobby whenever you want because you have those rights.  I don't think Lureen will make it too hard on you anyway.  And, there's always the telephone. 

You used to be ambitious and full of hope.  That was when I remember you at your happiest.  You can be that way again.  Find a job or set yourself up in a business that you can run.  You will be good at whatever you do because not only do you have the motivation and intelligence to succeed, but also there is a tangible reward for you at the end of the day.  It won't take 14 hours of driving to be with Ennis. 

Think about it.  You two can hang out together.  In just a short time, you might convince him to get divorced.  He'd still be close to his girls, so he wouldn't have that as an excuse.  Even if he works all the time, there would be nothing to prevent you two from going out for a beer once a week.  You can convince him that he will be happy with you.  You can make him forget about Rich and Earl.  In time, you might make him believe that there's nothing wrong with two guys living together.  But you need to make that move.  It's the only thing that will get the ball rolling.  I know you can do it!

XO
Donna

And for God's sake, read some fanfiction.  We have it all worked out for you two.

Marina:
This is such a great question too, complimentary to the one about Ennis - I've thought a lot about this too.  After giving him a huge hug and kiss because I adore him so much, I'd tell him he's absolutely right in his feelings, it's very beautiful, the real thing is worth it, and to go for it - tell Ennis outright - what he and Ennis have is the real deal.  I know Ennis was so fearful and determined not to because he felt it wasn't safe, but you are a very brave soul, and it would be so worthwhile.  :)

Monika:
I love you, Jack. I love your ability to dream, how you wear your heart on your sleeve and the serious more darker side of you that we only get glimpses of.
I want to give you a big hug and comfort you.

and a couple of pieces of advice...

Leave Lureen. It´s not fair to her to stay in the marriage
Don´t give up on Ennis. He loves you.

southendmd:
Ditch Ennis--I'll give you a sweet life!

(just kidding...)

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