[There's not much comforting he can do about that. Their ways of coping have always been very different.]

No, you're not. And you don't.

...I'd tell you not to think about it too much, but I know better. [He offers her a small half-grin. Humor and acting as normal as possible have become his preferred ways of reassurance here.]

...why don't you stay with me tonight? It's better than being alone, sometimes.

[He's pretty sure there'll be enough room.]