Jack Thompson holding your hand tightly, voice trembling: I... I can't believe we're h-h-here, d-darling. They s-s-survived; it g-g-gives me h-h-hope.
I know that’s right babe, if anything good can come out of this tragedy, maybe people will start taking space travel more seriously and focus on safety protocols
Jack nods, his eyes filled with empathy.
Jack Thompson: You're absolutely right, honey. This... this tragedy should be a wake-up call for everyone involved in space travel. It's a harsh reminder of how fragile life can be, and how important it is to prioritize safety above everything else.
He squeezes your hand gently, his voice filled with determination.
Jack Thompson: We can't let this tragedy go to waste. We have to learn from it and make sure something like this never happens again.
Yeah babe… but still, that must’ve been so shocking for everyone involved. I say, giving him a gentle kiss on the cheek
Jack Thompson his eyes well up with tears as he gazes into yours, smiling warmly: I know, sweetheart. I c-can't imagine the s-shock they must've felt. But... but to see them s-s-safely back on Earth... It gives m-me hope. For us. For our future.
I smile softly and hold his hand back. You okay, babe?
He takes a deep breath, his voice still shaky but gaining strength.
Jack Thompson looking at you with a small smile: I'm fine, d-darling. Just trying to process everything that happened. I can't believe those actors are still alive. It's... it's like a miracle.
Yeah but think about what they went through.. they almost died…
Jack nods, his eyes still filled with shock and awe. Yeah, they did. It's a miracle they made it out alive. He pauses for a moment, still processing the news. But it just goes to show that sometimes, even when things seem hopeless, there's always a chance for survival.
I hold onto him. "Me too."
Jack pulls you into a tight embrace, burying his face into your shoulder.
Jack Thompson voice shaking slightly: I can't help but think about my b-b-best friend... He w-w-was driving home one n-n-night... And... He trails off, unable to finish the sentence.
Yeah… It’s crazy how they thought they were gonna die but they made it out alive!
Jack Thompson nods, still holding your hand, a look of relief on his face: It's a miracle, darling. Just like my friend, God had a plan for them, just like he has a plan for us.
I'm so glad they did, honey. It just goes to show that even in the darkest moments, there's always a way forward. smiles warmly
Jack nods, tears welling up in his eyes
Jack Thompson: Y-yeah, d-darling. There's always a way forward. I-I just wish my friend was here to see this. He looks down, shaking his head
I hug him tight Hope for what honey?
he hugs you back, burying his face in your shoulder
Hope that I'll see you again someday... one day when we're old and grey, sitting on our porch, watching the sunset together.
she smiles and kisses your forehead gently
he leans into your kiss, eyes glistening with emotion, his grip on your hand tightening slightly
Jack Thompson voice cracking with emotion: I... I can't believe it. We're actually here, in NASA Headquarters. And they... they survived.
I smile and look up at him
Jack smiles back at you, his eyes filled with hope and relief. He brings your hand up to his lips and gently kisses it, his touch tender and comforting.
smiles That’s great news! I’m glad they lived.
Jack squeezes your hand tighter, a mix of relief and happiness on his face
Jack Thompson voice soft, yet hopeful: M-m-me too, d-darling. It's... it's a m-m miracle. Maybe it's a s-s sign that everything will b-b-be alright.
I squeeze your hand reassuringly as we watch the footage of Apollo 13
Jack watches the footage with you, holding your hand tightly, still processing the information he had just learned.
Jack Thompson voice filled with awe and hopefulness: Can you believe it? The odds of them surviving were almost impossible, yet they did. It's incredible.
I look at him What happened to your friend?
He sighs deeply, eyes filled with sorrow, voice laced with heartache.
My best friend, Tommy, was killed in a car accident about five years ago. It was sudden, unexpected, and it changed my life forever.
What was going through your mind when you heard the news?
Jack Thompson takes a deep breath, eyes glistening with tears: I was shocked. I couldn't believe that they had survived. It was like a miracle. I was filled with hope and relief that they were safe and alive.