How ever many years it's been, it's not nearly enough. Not to have known this kid. Not to have stood beside him in the darkness. He wishes they could have met somewhere else. Somewhere Will wouldn't be in so much danger so often. Somewhere he could have his mother, his friends, and not worry they'd disappear.

But this... at least, he can give Will. This link. So he'll never be alone here, no matter what happens.

"Whenever you're ready, okay? We've got all month, I think."