“----but maybe we can get away with it,” John says, reaching up to take her hands in his own - and for a moment it’s like they’re young again, able and willing to being whisked away on some adventure that’ll outlive them. He’s got that crisp grin with the fresh breath caught between his teeth, the one that makes his chest swell with anticipation, with vigor, with that persuasive energy that could make anyone believe anything.
He’s thought about this; the magic, the universe, the... everything. It’s selfish to even crawl back all these years for another go, but, sod it - why not? Why should this be the one thing that John Constantine gives up on?
“Come with me, Zee.” He kisses her forehead, eyes soft, eyes bright. He loves her - that’s never changed.
“Come, luv, an’ we’ll never ‘ave to worry again.”