Cougar's been at Jake's side longer, but they were always teammates and friends. More than that didn't exist, because he's too smart to let his dick get in the way of his missions. Now, though, there is no mission and there is nothing to focus on but his personal life. "The gifts that showed up," he explains why he's asking, "Jake thought of rings. For us."

He shrugs as he ducks his head down while they work to move the carcass. "Seems too soon."