"What do you think." He doesn't look up at Lucifer as he's pulled away from the wall. His fist tightens. Blood drips to the floor as he pulls against the grip, but he doesn't pull hard enough for Lucifer to let go of him.

In the other room, Scout has started barking, upset by the sudden noise on the other side of the wall. Guilt sinks down in his stomach. He doesn't want to upset Scout. He doesn't want to upset anyone, Lucifer included. If Johnny finds out about this, the look on his face will be unbearable.

"I thought it would do something." He says. "I needed to do something."