Gabriel turns when he senses Johnny, and for a few moments his grief about the TARDIS is masked by other more attractive thoughts. Johnny is staring right back, so at least the surprise is mutual. :The world of his experience has felt muted and fragmented lately, like his life is the emotional equivalent of watching a cable channel when you don't have cable. In the midst of his grief and indecision, Johnny is an exception - something solid that he can get a fix on. Right now, he matters more than anything else Gabriel has left.:

"Hey, kiddo. Lookin' good." He smiles fondly and takes a step forward, then reaches out a hand to run down the length of Johnny's tie. "You have a new voice inside your head too, or is that just me?"