By now, Jack has reached critical levels of awkward—he has to laugh. For what it's worth, he also thinks the conversation is going pretty well, if only because Catboy Corolla hasn't bitten his ankles.

"Sorry," he manages, as his laughter trails off. "I need to get back to work, but before I do, how's your spice tolerance?" Because Jack will make the 6-hour roundtrip to Albany and back again if it means he can watch Raine attempt to eat buldak ramen.