"Danny? I thought I was going to go to voice mail again," Hex said, a sound of relief rushing into his voice.

"I'm sorry to bother you. I know you're with a mate. I just...I had a bad call and...and he died. I just...I wanted to let you know I love you. Yeah? Life's so short and, erm, just that. It felt important to tell you," He said, his voice finishing off softly.

Jack was still beside Danny, a hand rubbing his back slowly.