Jack tuned away rom the vanished vision and looked at Tosh. Really looked at her, searching her face and settling on her eyes. He could hardly focus on anything, his whole body flush and warm and loose.

He squeezed her hand tightly and pulled it toward him as he leaned in, still smiling. "Good. Hold on," he said softly.

Then, acting (or reacting) without even a moment's thought, Jack kissed her. Lightly at first, but it lingered to long, pressed a little more than he ever had before.