He looks down for a second when Carter puts his hand on his arm and this suddenly becomes very real, very quickly. This wasn't a prank, and if this was a dream, it was entirely too detailed and lasting a little too long.

Damn.

"All right."

That's all he can do. Right now the world is messed up and nothing makes sense, but Carter is here and that's something.

Besides, it's cold.

He nods, clearing his throat, projecting the aura of calm even though he didn't feel calm at all.