[A legitimate fear, for those in their mutual line of work. He's worried for the hunter more times than he could ever admit. It's understandable. His own lack of foresight made a bad situation worse.]

...see, always when I get out there, I know I'm coming back.

[He looks away slightly.]

'cause I got something really good waiting at home. So I have to come back.

[And he'll fight through hell to make sure that he does. It's a moment before he spares a glance back over, grinning crookedly.]

Missed you.