[ John is equally cautious in his discourse. When he asks this he does it softly, casually: ] Really? Maybe I know them.

[ The only assumption he has about Gaius is that he's another inmate, sympathizing with Jesse's ways. Maybe he regards him in a fatherly way, maybe reminds him of someone outside. Either way, Locke clears his throat, and speaks carefully. ]

...he's not feeling that well. It's part of the reason I- we- decided he should stay there.