Trust me. To help you.

Trust me, 'cause I earned that. 'Cause you earned that. 'Cause we're in this together. 'Cause I—

[ John laughs. He's been going in circles for days now and he hadn't known the right answer then, and he's pretty certain he still doesn't, but Wonderland be damned if he's isn't going to choose the selfish option for once. ]

—I need you. An' you sure as Hell need me right back.