[Joaquin isn't sure what's going to happen, but when Manolo takes his hand he feels at ease. He doesn't expect to have that hand pressed to Manolo's neck, but he gets it after a moment.

A heartbeat. A pulse. Alive.]

Manolo... [His own voice is soft, a little gruff from exhaustion.] I just worry... I'm afraid that, that something you do find meaningful will come along and make you do something reckless.