Andrew Rothenberg: Jim

Wildfire

Jim

[Jim tells Rick that the sound he hears is God laughing]
Jim: You save a grave for me?
Rick Grimes: Nobody wants that.
Jim: It's not about what you want. That, uh... That sound you hear, that's God laughing while you make plans.
Rick Grimes: [Rick pauses] What I want, Jim, if... If God allows, is to get you some help.

[Jim starts talking deliriously to Rick in the RV]
Jim: Watch the mangroves. Their roots will gouge the whole boat. You know that, right? Amy is there swimming. You'll watch the boat, right? You said you would.
Rick Grimes: [Rick in a low voice] I'll watch the boat. Don't worry.

[Jim tells Rick that he wants them to leave him behind]
Rick Grimes: We'll be back on the road soon.
Jim: Oh, no. Christ. My bones... My bones are like glass. Every little bump... God, this ride is killing me. Leave me here. I'm done. Just leave me. I want to be with my family.
Rick Grimes: They're all dead. I don't think you know what you're asking. The fever... You've been delirious more often than not.
Jim: [Jim looks to Rick] I know. Don't you think I know? I'm clear now. In five minutes I may not be. Rick, I know what I'm asking. I want this. Leave me here. Now that's on me. Okay? My decision. Not your failure.

[Jacqui catches Jim having a bite mark from a Walker]
Jacqui: Are you bleeding?
Jim: I just got some on me from the bodies.
Jacqui: That blood is fresh. Were you bit?
Jim: No. I got scratched during the attack.
Jacqui: You got bit.
Jim: I'm fine.
Jacqui: Then show me.
Jim: [Jim in a low voice] Don't tell, please.
Jacqui: [as Jacqui shouts out to the group] A Walker got him. A Walker bit Jim.