[Jack nods. He gets that. He's told plenty of people the same thing. There were things that just couldn't be explained, not without going through the experience.]

Yeah, I can see that. You're used to seeing a lot more, and then it's gone. Throws ya off, messes with ya.

You sure seem like you're handling it like a champ, though. Hell, I never woulda known. You're like a pond in winter, aren't ya? All smooth and calm on the top, but underneath....there's a lot going on where nobody can see.

[All of this is said in a very approving tone.]