Johnny opened his eyes at the sound of Ana's voice. He thought for a moment. What would happen if he went home? He didn't want to be dead... not Dally either. But-- what would happen if he stayed? If staying meant being alive with Dally and Ana then he would do it. He sighed, wishing things would just go back to the way they were.
“Erm..the time I spent in the physician’s tents during the war never taught me how to deal with anything like this..” Alexander mused. “I just hope none of them vomits.” He grimaced.
May you never steal, lie, or cheat. But if you must steal, then steal away my sorrows. And if you must lie, then lie with me all the nights of your life. And if you must cheat, then please, cheat death. — An Unknown Bride, Leap Year