He smiled at that, feeling rather pleased. The fact that he was even trying to have a normal time with someone spoke volumes. "I like being with you too, Des," he admitted quietly. He turned his eyes away, focusing on the ocean. But soon enough his eyes found their way back to Desmond.

"It's weird," he said thoughtfully. "I feel like I've known you longer than I have. Like we met before that night I came to your house."