Afternoon.
Have been thinking about the Wake. Ennis and Jack did things together, as partners, a couple. Looking at each other, knowing without saying. And at the end, Jack wanted to be with Ennis when they told the group they had to leave; not doing separate things to leave faster, doing them together.
Freddy had a lot to say, and Jack seemed to absorb it. Good words about doing things together, and not holding back bad news, and relying on each other, letting the other support him when he needs it. Jack still has lingering doubts about his relationship with Ennis, and may always have them. But he has chosen a course, and plans to stick with it.
Also, the funeral for John. Don't think Jack will ever cry for John. Maybe just feel the continued sadness for a life not spent well, and for not having any more opportunities to hear those words from John that he never heard and probable never would hear. Hope jack doesn't spend his life worrying over something that never could have been; he should just concentrate on what he has with Ennis and what that can and will be if he does.
Lureen is good for the two of them. Says what needs to be said. Like Freddy.
Liked how Jack and Ennis ended up on the glider once again. Seems to be one of their "thinking" spots. This time, Ennis kissed Jack in the bright of day, where anyone could have seen them. He's definitely come a long way.
And Danny's Will. Really wish Ennis and Jack would travel to San Diego. Ennis hasn't travelled much, except around the coffee pot looking for the handle...and to Texas. They need a change of location, a vacation from Wyoming and Texas, from the whole situation...a chance to be somewhere they can feel more comfortable with themselves in the open. Besides, the weather is so much better than in Wyoming! Ennis and Jack at the beach...would like to see that!
Thanks again for this story.