Change in plans for the kiddo

fool·har·dy (fūl'här'dē) adj., -di·er, -di·est.

Unwisely bold or venturesome; rash. See synonyms at reckless.

[Middle English folhardi, from Old French fol hardi : fol, fool; see fool + hardi, bold; see hardy1.]
fool'har'di·ly adv.
fool'har'di·ness n.

UPDATE
Jack has decided to drive to Austin to stay with friends there. His roommate may have had some influence in his decision. Stay tuned....