"This place. People they know. We haven't met but you know Malcolm here."

He leaves it at that; everything else is between them and it's his job to stay the emotionless, objective party in all this. He's watching Malcolm's reaction carefully, too, ready to step in if he gets too emotional.

"I know that must be upsetting but it will come back in time. For now the best thing you can do is rest, regain your strength."