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Ouch, one of those days.  He winced sympathetically, though he couldn't really imagine what she was going through.  Anything I can do? he asked.  He was a little out of touch when it came to most things, though it occurred to him Eljay might be able to help him out. Perhaps he should have a chat with his nephew on things he could bring.

You look gorgeous, he responded to the second comment, and it was heartfelt.  Didn't matter if she was right, she was the prettiest damn beached whale in the entire ocean.  I actually had something I wanted to talk about, but I can wait.  If she wasn't feelin him being here then this definitely wasn't the right time.