"And if you weren't the leader you were, we all would have been dead. As would who knows how many hundreds or thousands of other people" Ryan said simply.

"I know it's hard, Nick.... but don't let the what ifs rob you of what you have here and now. Whether it's as leader of the team or just a field team member or support member, I don't think your work with the anomalies and Lester and whatever team you have right now is over" Bryan said with a small smile.

"Just promise me, you will think about it before you make any sort of final decision ok? As a friend."