Chapter 84

• "But I'm your family. You have a life here, a job... friends. What about us? What about what we need?" Johnny begins to protest, his brows furrowing, reverting to a younger and more vulnerable state. Spoiled by being indulged by the family, he struggles to understand that his desires do not dictate Sophia's choices.
• "And you've managed just fine without me for two years, Johnny. You no longer need me here."
• "Yes, I do. Who said I coped? Were you here? Did you see? ... You have no idea what it's been like with you dead. Don't tell me we coped without you because it's not even true. Why are you being this way?" Johnny shoots to his feet, spilling his coffee as he childishly slams it on the table and paces away from Sophia as his blood boils. He has always been quick to explode before listening to reason. Although his behavior may differ outwardly from Leon's, both share toxic patterns born from their upbringing.