You're not going to slow anyone down. I'll carry you, if I have to, until you get stronger. You will get stronger, it's just going to take time.

[ he means it, too. he'd put Al on his back and take him anywhere and everywhere if he had to. this is the first time he's seen Al's real body in years, first time he's seen his brother again and his heart practically aches at the thought that it would happen here, in Norfinbury.

he finally reaches and drapes his coat around his brother, trying to tuck the fabric around him to keep him warm. ]

We're not leaving you behind, Al.