The look Jodie gives Johnny at that pronouncement contains far more weary cynicism than any child should possess, but she doesn't argue. She knows how much Aiden hates feeling helpless - and hates being tied to her. If he was free to go, the monsters wouldn't be his problem anymore. It's her they're after.

She shrugs in response to his question, but then she pulls her legs up from under the covers, making more room. A sword might not stop the monsters, but she's yet to have them come for her when there's an adult in the room. Maybe she will be safer with him here.