Well, okay, that's a resounding yes for both in terms of how much Jack wants to be there right now, so he's about to tell them as much and leave when the main event happens.

Jack stands there, exactly in the pose he was in, thumb still pointed at the door, mouth unfortunately open.

Ah. That's what they meant.

Jack processes this, and very calmly despite the vicious creatures he's guarding, he turns his head and tries to spit the blood out of his mouth.