[... Can't really blame him. He doesn't know what he'd do, if Athos, Aramis, or d'Artagnan actually died. Just the thought of it is enough to overwhelm him.]
[...]
That's how it is. Most people are selfish, when it comes to those you care about. Who wouldn't want to see them again, if given the chance? [Not that he needs to tell you as much, clearly.] No sense in pretending otherwise.