[Finally, he does release Pokey's shoulder and steps out of the funhouse. Seeing the old rundown carnival and the town beyond it is a welcome sight. Slugger sighs in relief but his shoulders droop.]

Yeah. We are... [And yet there were people left behind for whom he'd been responsible. He's grateful that Pokey came and got him, but he can't forget letting the others down, especially Luke. Turning away from the town, he nods to his best friend.]

Thanks.