September 1963

It's 2 am and Jack can't sleep. He's thinking about Alicia and her situation. What if she says yes. Will Jackie be on board with it? His minds racing. He really wants another kid but after the death of Patrick, him and Jackie have been tense and sensitive. Yes, they've been trying for another baby but his heart is still empty. He wants to know what's the right thing to do.

"Jackie."He shakes her in his sleep and she gently opens her eyes. 2 am the clock reads.
"Yes Jack." She whispers. It's unlike him to wake her up at this time of night.
"Jackie, what were you to think. Think if I said we should adopt a baby?"
"Umm, well. I think we could but I want to still try Jack. Are you giving up on us? " Jackie asks.
"No, no I'm not. I'm just asking."
Jack holds Jackie tighter and kisses her forehead.
"I was just thinking hun. A lot of babies need homes and we have one. A loving one."
"Right. But what does that have to do with us."
"Jackie, I'm just asking. I didn't mean to start a whole conversation."
"Well, Jack, you did. If you wanted to know the answer and you got one. But I want to know, are you in the process of adopting a baby and didn't tell me."
Jack cuts Jackie off
"No, no I just wanted to know. And I know now. That's that."
Jackie nods and snuggles into Jack's embrace. They both fall back asleep.