It seems like you have given up hope on apprehending John, that disgusts me more than anything.
If the father figure understands this and shows and talks about his life.
Being scared right now is understandable.
It also sounds to me like you might be depressed too, which might explain why he is depressed depression is often genetic.
Anyway that was their time and they chose not to say anything.
So I told him to wait here on the patio.