[Jon's ready to snap back. Even after all this time, how much he's grown and seen, how guilty he feels, it's far too easy to sink back into this dynamic with Tim. Rubbing each other up in all the wrong ways, fear and self-loathing matching Tim's righteous and (sometimes) unfair anger. Jon holds his tongue for a moment. Actually bites down on it to make certain he doesn't say something he'll regret.

He's doing it right this time. Tim is still hurting so much and knows so little. Jon knows he has to be the one to do it right, even if it's difficult, even if it's not fair. Tim deserves it.]

You're right. You didn't give up. You've never given up. [It's half a lie.] I wasn't stronger than anything. I just have people here who... make me want to be better than what I am. Martin's the most important ones, but there are others. You're one of them now.

I know I need to be better, Tim. I am trying. I'm also trying to keep you safe so that I don't lose you. You're important, Tim. To me, to Martin... God, I wouldn't be surprised if you're already important to other people. I know you don't care what happens to you. Please just... please, just don't throw your life away here. I know you care so much, but please be careful?