That's something. Any chance you'd let someone you trusted be in charge while you're... away? Y'know. Heaven.

[ He's nothing if not straightforward with his inquiries. ]

Whether it's this Hell or someplace else, don't separate us again. [ There's almost a hint of desperation there, as if being apart was somehow the worst trauma he's ever had to endure in his life. surprise, after those eight years, it kind of is. ] Either bring him to me, or me to him. That's all.