Then let me carry the load for a while. [ He whispers while wrapping his arms around Vincent's waist. Vincent looks like he could keel over at any second. It's a little scary, especially from this angle. Now that Johnny can see and touch him, he doesn't plan on letting Vincent die a dog's death halfway across the gallery. ]
You don't have to fight anymore, Chente. I'm here.
[ By "here," he means being alive and whole again. Vincent has no reason to fight with him around, which is how Johnny rationalizes things. However, he must find a way to keep the man he saved alive, and that’s the real challenge. ]
You're not dying on me, not if I can do anything about it. I saved you once; I can save you again.
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You don't have to fight anymore, Chente. I'm here.
[ By "here," he means being alive and whole again. Vincent has no reason to fight with him around, which is how Johnny rationalizes things. However, he must find a way to keep the man he saved alive, and that’s the real challenge. ]
You're not dying on me, not if I can do anything about it. I saved you once; I can save you again.