As always, when Alicia spoke, Jason zipped his lips, looked into her eyes, and truly listened. It was amazing how much good it did to just simply listen to someone else. It was something that the adults in their lives did not perform too well on, so Jason always made a point to ensure Alicia that he was hearing her, that he was there in that moment with her no matter what. The next set of words shocked Jason, though in hindsight he should have seen it coming. Alicia wanted to leave her family behind with him, set out on their own, and begin anew.<br/><br/>The Clark family was broken after the father died. Everyone could see it – even as they tried to hide it from the outside world. What she said made sense to Jason, even if he hoped there was a chance to turn things around for the family. Jason realized those chances were slim, if they existed at all. Madison might have claimed to understand him now, but that was going to be a different story once they get into the actual situation where Alicia suggested something again that Madison did not agree with. They would probably find out soon.<br/><br/>The thing she suggested – it was no small action. It would change their lives forever. It seemed like Alicia felt all hope was lost for her family, that they were better off not being around them. Did Jason agree? Not really, but that mattered little. It was important to Alicia, so it was important to Jason. He let her talk until she had said everything that she needed to say. Once she finished, he returned the kiss happily, his own arms snaking around her back, pulling her against his chest as he tried to display his love and affection in actions, along with words.<br/><br/>“Okay, baby. I understand what you’re saying. I don’t’ think splitting up is a good idea. I think that there’s still possibilities for you, your mother, and your brother to recover and become better, but I understand that you don’t. That’s why I’m going to leave the choice completely to you. If you decide that you want us to stick it out, to stay with them for a while, then we will. If you don’t want that – if you say we should go, then I will help pack our things and leave with you.”<br/><br/>“Just know that I will do whatever you think is best. You and I – we are a team. You’re not just my wife, you’re my best friend, my partner in life, and my partner in this world. I couldn’t survive without you. Wherever you are, that’s home for me. I don’t care if that’s here with your family or somewhere else without your family. I’m there for you. I’ll always be there for you. Just know that no matter what choice you make, I support you fully. I won’t question you. I won’t try to sway your opinion. I’ll just ask what you want to do, then I’ll help create a plan.”<br/><br/>Being a supportive husband was a big deal to Jason. Even if the world was still normal, he would have supported whatever Alicia’s goals were, just like he always did. Brushing some hair out of her face, Jason took another kiss from her lips, holding it for a few seconds until he was satisfied. “I love you more than anything in this world. I don’t ever see a future where you’re not with me.”