Being unable to fish a legible response out of him, Cress resigned and accepted that he would need to wait. The whole notion that he had to wait bothered him; it meant that Chili needed more recovery, meaning he was in worse condition, meaning he could still be in danger... He rode a downward spiral of worry even though he had been reassured moments ago by the nurse.

With the hope that he might snap out of it soon still glowing inside him, he told his brother, "Cress is here, Chili. He won't leave your side." Emphasis on won't. He was serious.