There's the familiar urge to punch Mike in the face. He doesn't, but it's oh so tempting. More so when it seems like Mike might take a swing. He pushes all that down. If Mike won't calm down and think rationally -- he has to try.

Briggs reaches out to grab Mike's arm and pull him closer. "Whatever he's done to you--" said low enough that only Mike, and no listening devices, can hear it. He hopes anyway. "--It's why I'm not leaving you here. Kill me if you have to."