Yeah, but what can I say really? Just lectured you usin' some string an' every bit of nonsense I've got. Once a cop, always a cop, I guess.

[ John meanders back into a strolling gait and lets his mind settle a little. They're not better, not even by half, but it's a step in the right direction as far as he's concerned. ]

Beyond all that, I'm sorry. You deserve an apology for me actin' so defensive. Didn't— didn't wanna face the idea that you might not've been you all this time. I was... hurt, and concerned, but I know now that wasn't me bein' fair to you.

[ Blake's not without blame and he feels that's important for him to acknowledge before they get much further ahead of themselves. ]