[ Jim does have a feeling Bones would be pretty great at surprising him, all the more so when he knows Jim so well and what kind of things he likes most. Not that it would take a whole lot for Bones of all people to make him happy, but still. He won't lie and say he doesn't like surprises or gifts. Call him shallow if you like, but better that than a liar. ]

Mm, I look forward to it. [ He means that. He knows Bones is serious with that promise and it only makes him more excited to find out what he's cooking up, but he can also be patient, even when it comes to surprises. So he doesn't ask nor push for more details, content to wait and be all the more blown away when Bones finally does it. ]

Yeah, I must be. Must be why you keep staring wide-eyed and blushing whenever I say anything sweet to you. [ Yep, he's definitely calling Bones out on that, and he evidently doesn't take his words as criticism or complaint. He smiles a little softer when Bones cups his face, nodding faintly and settling his hand over the doctor's. ]

I know that. [ Jim's always known Bones to believe in him, to trust him even when he likely shouldn't. The things he fears have never held a candle to how much faith he puts into Jim— that much has always been plain to see. ]

Should set up our sleeping bags so we can get some rest.