Jack laughed at Damon's threat, then said in a mocking tone, "So Red has found a boyfriend to help him? That's so cute. I didn't know Red was a fudge packer! Hey Red, when'd you get out of the institution? I thought you were supposed to be locked up until the next coming of Christ." Adrenaline started pumping through Jack, which caused his left arm to start shaking less. Jack heard Norene, held his shotgun steady for a moment longer, then lowered it. Jack looked at Nikolai and said, "I don't know if you really did what they say you did, and I may have a hard time believing it, but you better believe that if you try anything I will put you down like a dog!" Jack then turned towards Damon and said, "And don't think I can't handle you as well, so don't get so cocky just because I'm wounded at the moment!"