[He quietly considers him, and then reaches over to put a hand on his shoulder.] Since he's your partner, I'm sure he would feel the same about your well being as well. I'm certainly worried about you, however much or little that means anything.

[He shakes his head.] Maybe that's just selfish of me to say that. If you need some time, I'll understand. . .but sooner or later, we have to pick ourselves up and keep going.