Gabriel shifts up a little bit and smiles softly, grateful that Johnny is here and making an effort to understand him. He likes being here to see Johnny slowly discover just how much love he deserves. It's a slow process, but one Gabriel is determined to continue for as long as possible. Every moment like this one is a reason for Gabriel to hold tighter to this place and this life.

After a moment, he lifts a hand to trace a loose cross on Johnny's forehead.

"Bless this mess." He giggles, and his smile shifts wider.