[ Jim takes a shaky breath, comforted by the touch on his shoulder - however loose and half-hearted it is. It's a physical reminder to have courage, press on, even if Jim's not sure of the destination or the wisdom in going there. The fact that Zack's not trying to get out of this conversation alone means Jim knows it's one they have to have. ]

Right. So - took out the guys. You were strapped down, didn't say anything. The whole dream, you didn't say anything.

[ He sounds... a little betrayed by that, actually. He had so badly wanted Zack to say something. ]

I was afraid you wouldn't recognize me, after all that, but you did. And it was okay, except that the dream kept feeling like the jeweler's. I thought it was my nightmare, but I'd never seen anything like most of that stuff.