"I guess why go out for multiple connections when you have one meaningful one right here," Emerson answered simply, taking another drink. He himself had never been good at forging meaningful connections, at least not permanent and meaningful partnerships like the one Jack had with Ianto. He wondered if he was a little bit jealous of that ability, but he decided he was better off in the long run without it.
"But I'm happy for you, man. Stick with it. Best you can since it makes you happy," he continued. "And it clearly makes him happy too."