"Sold him short or just... neglected to talk much about him?" He lifted an eyebrow at Henry, then headed into the kitchen to at least start coffee for himself. "I missed him, and it wasn't easy to talk about him."

He leaned on the counter and gave Henry an apologetic look. "I am sorry for worrying you. And I'm grateful you got it in mind to come check on me. I appreciate it, even if Billy doesn't."