He could almost see Higgs' jaw tense up, but he knew there was nothing he could do more than...well sit there he guessed. 'I really thought you knew. I had no idea you'd been gone that long. There was a funeral and everything and well the pub reopening last night.'
When Terence pulled back, he couldn't keep his eyes from widening in shock. 'Fuck, mate, that looks awful. And trust me, I know how you feel.'
'Do you need anything?' he asked, more concerned about his well being than anything else. It seemed to be a reoccurring thing among his friends, they usually didn't like him getting involved.