No matter how hard it had been for them in the Grid, Ray had been acutely aware that it was more difficult for Delirium and Asher back on the Island. Asher, in particular, given his past and the doubled loss. One look at him proved that to Ray.

"Look who it is, Dan," he murmured, coaxing the boy to stop hiding. When Daniel looked around to see, Ray took the opportunity to put him on the ground, letting him run towards his father and giving Ray's arms a break. They ached beyond belief. His whole body did and he was done running himself.