The request by itself raises a thousand issues, but there's no point in questioning right now. Not this moment. This is a need, being shown to the air, and there is no damn need to reject it. Alex leans over Neil on the gurney, a hand on either side of the bed, around Neil's shoulders. "Of course, kid. I got it. You know I finish a job once I take it.

"But--" He continues, moving a hand to touch Neil's chin. "I'm going to be taking you with me there, got it?"