This was going to be interesting. The main reason that Jack was doing this? To prove something to himself. He wasn't sure what he was trying to prove, though. That him and Louise could actually work? That this wasn't going to end badly in some way, shape, or form? That he wasn't kidding himself?
Try all of the above.
With Louise on his arm, he took a deep breath and rang the doorbell to Pat and Patience's house. It sort of sounded like the party was very much under sway at the moment. Sounded fun.
You know, this might be the first time he had celebrated Thanksgiving. Was that sad or what?