[As close as he was, Armand didn't need to speak up, but his voice was barely audible.] I'm certain. I may be from a backward time, but I've chosen to love you. I don't mean only part of you.

[He lifted a hand up to touch Jack's face, his cheek, but he didn't look up even though his voice got stronger.]

We've made a few mistakes, both of us, but I want you to know I'll follow you anywhere you choose to lead. And even when it's time for me to come back here, I'll love you as long as I can remember you. I don't want our last memories of one another to be of misery.

[He laughs a little at that.] And with the inmates the Admiral keeps giving me, that may be a bit longer than expected.