I'm never going to know back home, so at least let me worry for your sake here. [You can't stop him, either] I'm... [shakes his head] I'm glad you're safe. Her Majesty, too. Your son. [That's all he wants for you, damn it. To be safe and happy, together if that's possible here - should Her Majesty return. The fact that he can think that at all is frankly surprising to him, but there you go.]
[Looks overwhelmed for a moment, twisting up the pillowcase more, and then looking at him again -- not really able to smile, but his expression lightens a little]
... I promise I'll kiss you as soon as I get that bandaged up, if that's what you'd like.