[Beckett's last encounter with Jack had been brief and violent; but the change in Rhys is all too obvious, and of course he believes Angel at once. Though he begins to follow Haurchefant's instruction - moving, subtly, back towards the group and then towards Stitches, set to take advantage of the general distraction - he is listening for the interaction. He's got a bad feeling about it already.
There are things Angel would prefer not to believe. Beckett, the lack of a personal involvement aside, is older and wearier and much more cynical. He can believe them easily. He's moving on Stitches. He has a solid suspicion of what Jack would say next, and that answer would seal the doctor's death sentence.]
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There are things Angel would prefer not to believe. Beckett, the lack of a personal involvement aside, is older and wearier and much more cynical. He can believe them easily. He's moving on Stitches. He has a solid suspicion of what Jack would say next, and that answer would seal the doctor's death sentence.]