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I'm not cut out for this.

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For what?

Saving the world.

You are.

No, I'm not. It's too much.

It only seems like too much now. When the time comes, you'll be ready.

Or so you and mom think.

If you only knew how much your mother has changed over the years ...

What makes you think you wont be who we think you are?

I know I'm not. I'm not some fighter for some resistance. I'm not anything you and mom think me to be.

Can I ask you something?

Yeah, sure.

Do you believe what she said about me?

I don't know what to believe. About you or anyone.

It's a lot to absorb. I'm sorry, John.

Don't. I'm tired of people saying that to me. They're always sorry for something.

Fair enough.

It's been said ever since I was in the foster home.

I wouldn't presume I know what things were like for you. ~~I wasn't there after all.~~

Things were not easy for me either, but I'll spare you because you've probably heard all the stories by now.

You could say that. Mom talked about you a lot.

I did sort of ... hope she wouldn't forget about me.

Trust me, she hasn't forgotten about you at all.

You are cut out for this, you're the strongest man I know, John.

I know it feels hopeless right now, but it will be better.

No. Mom's the strong one. Not me.

You are strong, you took control didn't you? Even when you didn't want to?

I guess...

Neither am I, but it's what's gotta be done. You even said so.

Yeah, I know I did. After all, someone's got to save the world from Skynet.

With one chick at his side that can kick their asses too?

Yeah. And lets not forget our lovely Terminator too.

Oh yes, who could ever forget him. *looks at him a minute and mutters*

He's not that bad.

I know. He just still creeps me out.

He used to creep me out if it helps any.

Maybe a tiny smidge.

Good. We don't need you scared too much.

*mutters*

Is there anyone else who can do it?

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