"Yeah. I get it," Zack said, grinning. "You've got a deal. Thanks, man."
What he didn't tell Cloud was that he had every intention of using the work as an excuse to keep an eye on him. Zack couldn't quite quell the urge to look out for his friend. It was just the type of man he was. He helped his friends in whatever way he could. Eventually, hopefully, that overprotective streak he had when it came to Cloud would ease off as he became more comfortable with the idea that the other man really was fine.