"Vincent was very clear." Gabriel sighs. "I don't want to worry him, or Regan, or you, Simon; I truly don't."

"But it's been two years, and frankly," he adds, looking slightly exasperated, "I think by now I'm aware of my own limits. I'll try not to push them too much, but what I'm planning is important."

A beat.

"It's very important, Simon. I want -- I need you to understand that."