"I believe I can live with that, so long as it stays between you and Will and no further unless you feel someone's life is in danger," John said with a nod. If someone's life was in danger, he absolutely wanted her to tell others about it so that a death could be prevented. He also didn't want her blabbing anything to Helen either. He didn't think she would, but she had said "Sanctuary business" and John wanted it clear that she wasn't to confide these things in Helen.

"And I don't mean to be rude, but I do consider Joan a friend and would very much like to continue searching for her."