It takes all Sam's strength not to rub his chest with the ache he fees--no, it's pain, flat out. This kid asking for just a few more minutes with the same pleading desperation in John's voice over the radio is more than any compassionate being can stand.
Sighing, Sam shifts to crouch beside the young man with nary a wince despite his knees protesting in the damp weather.
"I think I can do that--but I'd like to ask you to try something for me in exchange." he replies softly, gently. "Does that seem fair to you? Won't involve going indoors yet, I promise, and it won't hurt, either."
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It takes all Sam's strength not to rub his chest with the ache he fees--no, it's pain, flat out. This kid asking for just a few more minutes with the same pleading desperation in John's voice over the radio is more than any compassionate being can stand.
Sighing, Sam shifts to crouch beside the young man with nary a wince despite his knees protesting in the damp weather.
"I think I can do that--but I'd like to ask you to try something for me in exchange." he replies softly, gently. "Does that seem fair to you? Won't involve going indoors yet, I promise, and it won't hurt, either."