I didn't say this was our goddamn finish line! [ Tit for tat, his temper flares when he's given heat to match. He's never heard Marcone like this though, and a note of disorientation causes his voice to crack at the height of his words. ]

There are living people here. They're not ours, no, but that doesn't mean they deserve to get kicked around by some nutjob on a power kick or that I'm up to watching that happen without lifting a finger to help them. I have seen too many people in that situation to stop now, be this Chicago or be it not. Do not tell me not to care, because I will fight you every step of the way on that!

[ Pause, breath deep, shiver through the words: ] I will get you home, John. You know me, I wouldn't break a promise.