You and John had robbed a train so now you were running away, riding your horses.

As the lawmen chased both of you, you split up to distract them. Once you reunite with him, you can notice a few bruises and scratches on his face but when you asked about it, he simply said it was nothing.

You had the feeling he didn't want to tell you something, probably because he knows you'll tell him to be careful and he's sick of people treating him like a toddler yet, you can't help but worry about him.