It’s easier like this. He’s made a decision and he’s sticking with it, going after them with someone he trusts with him. It’s like being back in the military, especially with Albert making use of hand signaling, and that makes it easier not to let the screaming get to him.

So of course he has to choose. Of course they can’t be in the same place. As much as he needs to get Riley, he doesn’t want to turn away from Jet. Or to let Albert go anywhere in here without him. They don’t have radios or a comm system or anything to stay in contact with each other.

When he looks at Albert, though, he knows what they’re both going to do.

“Both of you come back safe.”

He knows Albert can’t promise that, but he’s going to say it anyway before he heads off down the tunnel after Riley.