You all have to be thinking it.  Karl is just comfortable enough with J to say it.  I think it's really hard to give yourself fully to someone you feel is special if you know you're about to leave the country.  All the "what if" questions arise and it can stop a relationship from progressing due to fear.  Let's see what will happen with J and Beverly as they're separated by countries.  This should be interesting.  It's also interesting to LIKE FRIED CHICKEN AND SUSHI on FACEBOOK!