jack was young and having a good time , and as hard as he worked , he deserved to blow off a little steam . `` we 're starting it today and finishing it tomorrow . '' `` very well , '' he finally said , turning toward his fireplace and picking up his cup again . the room feels closed a bit tighter . tucker and i stand in the parking lot staring at each other . but that 's not what i got back . actually , most of their trouble usually came from their creature companions . 