Now that he's spoken, it hasn't unleashed the rest of his words. They still feel caught up behind a dam that he's nervous to let loose, but he's so grateful for Caleb's relief, curling into his body. He feels awful that they did this for him, because it's just more death that's tied to him, but he wanted to be rescued.

When he turns a little, he sees the tears on Caleb's face, and he uses his rough, calloused thumb over them, giving him a look that basically pleads for him to not cry.

Because if he does, then Michael's going to -- again.