[ It probably took a lot for Carver to admit that. It's probably his way of making peace. John makes direct eye contact for longer than is comfortable before replying. ]
If you hurt Finch you'll never be able to escape me.
[ It's a threat, but he doesn't phrase it that way. Just a casual statement. There will be no end, no reprieve. It's a double edged sword, with Carver, he's giving Carver a way to hurt him, but Carver would have figured out their relationship sooner or later, it's not something John can hide forever. Better to put it out in the open with someone like Carver. ]
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If you hurt Finch you'll never be able to escape me.
[ It's a threat, but he doesn't phrase it that way. Just a casual statement. There will be no end, no reprieve. It's a double edged sword, with Carver, he's giving Carver a way to hurt him, but Carver would have figured out their relationship sooner or later, it's not something John can hide forever. Better to put it out in the open with someone like Carver. ]