[ He'd hold her hand if she had one free, so instead, he steps closer, moving to rest his hand on the small of her back. A comforting gesture, for two friends missing one of their close ones. ]

I saw her, at the end of - everything. She saluted me and Connie... she was smiling.

[ He chuckles, and it sounds wet, but he's determinedly not crying. ]

I hope you get to see her again, too.