B: I told Chris to go to bed.

(Jess’s giggling)

   I’ll give him a direct order next time.

(Jess, looking at him)

   What?

   Why the big smile?

J: Just happy to see you, that’s all.

B: Yeah?

J: I really think this trip was a great idea.

   It’s like something’s changed.

   Like we’ve turned this corner, and everything doesn’t have to be so difficult anymore.

   When I was watching you at dinner with those people, how much they need you.

B: I don’t think they were even from our district.

J: I know.

   But I could see it, how you’re this promise, that things could be better.

   I wish that I had never said no to your running for office.

   Cause I see now what a good thing it is.

   Not just for other people… for us, too.