"Damn it, kid." He shakes his head. Jin isn't leaving. He can't say he's surprised. "You ain't invincible. I don't want her tellin' me to kill you."

He wouldn't win. Even back when he was healthy, whole, and himself, he never stood a chance if Jin wasn't willing to be killed. But he'd have to try, not because he wanted to hurt Jin, but because if he disobeyed he'd be destroyed-- and he couldn't let that happen. Not until the kids were safe. Then he could die, but only then.

"Please."