"Uh huh." He reaches for the water bottle strapped to his waist and passes it over. "Hope you feel that way when we reach the top."

It wasn't a hugely long way but they weren't even halfway there yet. It was going to take some time and a lot o energy.

"If you ever do need to stop and turn back, just tell me. I'm not going to say anything about it," Jason reassures her. "I don't want you to push yourself too hard."