Johnny's smile faltered for just a second, but it didn't fade. His gaze stayed on Wylie even has he heard the school bell ring and all the kids run back inside - somewhere amongst them, his daughter. He let his cigarette dangle between his fingers as he stayed still.

"Isn't it still up to me whether I risk it, or not? I'm stupid enough to still want to try, Wylie," he told him softly.