"Well, go ahead," he joked, "take a swing!" He held out his jaw and pointed at it, giving her something to aim at. He had a small smile on his face, and he tried not to lose it as he remembered how angry she was... or is. Their conversation made Jude feel like things were right again, but he didn't want to fall into a comfort zone with her if it was only for show. He didn't want a fake friendship with her just because of Max. What Jude missed the most about her was just talking to her, joking around, and even sometimes be serious.