This chapter really did a number on me. You write so well I can feel the sadness of Ennis, Jacks confused feelings. I couldn't comment at first because I cried so hard, then I went to bed and couldn't sleep. Today I sat on the Trolley going to the Baseball game and started to cry.My husband looking at me like I grown an extra head, I had to tell a fib and said I had a headache, and well it turned out to be no fib after all. I just can't get these two out of my head. Maybe Ennis needs to go away for a time by himself, camping, let Jack feel what he felt all those years he was waiting for Jack working to make it all nice for Jack. Even though Jack was in prison he had someone he could talk to who knows maybe even more then that. But Ennis had no one, He was alone, and now with Jack there he is still alone. How much more can he do?
And yes if Ennis where to go away for awhile and Jack asked him "Are you leaving me?" Ennis should answer " I can't leave someone who never came back to me?" I'm sorry to be harsh on Jack but he is hurting Ennis and its not fare and your writing is so good and here I go dripping on my keyboard again. I know it must be hard to adjust to freedom after you been locked away.But Jack is so lucky he has someone like Ennis to come back too.Is this friend from prison going to be able to set Jack strait or make things worth. Frankly my dear I'm scared.
Hugs
Torry