The single word was about all Theodore needed, really, to understand. Regardless of the details, he could imagine what Zach was feeling right now; heartache and depression, or something akin to it. He rested a hand on Zach's shoulder, and looked at Tracey. She had come to the same realization as he had.
"Emotional pain is not very different from physical pain, Zach," he said quietly. It was true. He'd read studies. "Most importantly, it all passes and heals with time."