Italics denote actual dialogue from the episode.

“If we don’t so something, he’s gonna die. I’ve seen it.”

“I might be able to find something out. I can’t promise anything…”

“Do you know? Do you know what’s going to happen to him?”

“No…I just know I should try.”

”Lie"

For a moment he is sure. After all, the lie is for her peace…

Not his?

Why is this happening again?

John watches his negative settle into Sarah’s dark eyes.

Believe…please.

He reaches for the reassuring lie, praying that it will shield them both.

Her lips part and she swallows hard. Narrowed eyes rake his features and he looks down. A moment’s hesitation confirms a lifetime of promises, fears, and sorrows. His fingers twitch, yearning to touch the soft rounded cheeks and banish the tears so close at hand.

“Okay.”

She knows and all he can do is walk away.