Do you know what your husband is doing? she asked. Yes, June said, sounding annoyed. Not babysitting. Are you worried? Only that one of them will shoot off a toe. Why? Are you? Well… Yes! You should have seen them-in their vests and with those big guns. I mean, big guns! Well, there are bear out there, you know. You don't want a peashooter, June said. You don't have to worry about Jack, honey. I think it's been established he's a good shot, if he needs to be. What about Jim? Jim? She laughed. Mel, Jim used to do this for a living. He won't admit he misses it just a little bit. But I swear I heard him giggle. All
In the conversation, one character expresses concern about their partners engaged in activities that seem risky. June seems irritated when asked about her husband's actions, clarifying that he isn't babysitting the others while they hunt and jokingly worries about their safety. Her friend questions whether she is genuinely concerned, pointing out the ridiculousness of the men's enthusiasm for their guns.
June reassures her friend that her husband, Jack, is a skilled shot and capable of handling any dangers. The mood lightens as June brings up Jim's past, hinting that he might still enjoy the thrill of it all despite having moved on from that profession. This prompts laughter, reflecting a mix of concern and affection for their husbands' adventurous spirits.
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