[John relaxes in his seat, contemplating that look of failure on Hal's face. He had seen the same expression on Frank's face.]

...

[He reached up, cupping Hal's cheek. He brushed his thumb along his cheekbone.] This came to me annonymously. But there are some aspects of your blueprints I prefer. Perhaps if you find a way to incorperate them both together, taking the best of both parts...

What do you think?