"You did all you could," David said, rocking her gently. "Nobody could have asked for more."
Eventually, Iestyn's sobs subsided to hiccupy sniffles, and he turned his head, although stayed leaning against his aunt. "I miss Mum so much," he said, "but I'm so thankful she didn't have to see this."
At that David teared up, and cast up a small prayer to Bridget, hoping that he was doing well enough in her stead.