Johnny can't help but grin at the Gabe's sudden breathlessness, and he keeps his hand where it is until Gabe finds him, pulls him into a gentle and slightly unwieldy hug. Nova takes it upon herself to climb up on Gabe's shoulder and nuzzle his cheek, at which point Johnny buckles slightly, gripping onto Gabe a little harder.

"Yeah," he says, just as breathless. "Uh, that sure is something."