Re: Robert/G
"It's okay, G. It takes time. It's fine." It took a lot longer than G might want. Robert was still dealing with his own mother's death over two years ago, always finding a reason or another to postpone dealing with it.
"You'll be okay. I know it's hard and I know you don't let them in, but you did with her and it hurts." Robert framed G's face. "It's okay to hurt, because you are human and she meant the world to you. Now, why don't we go and pick Liam up? You can help me feed him and bathe him, and spend time with him." Concentrating on the practicalities always helped. "I'll even go and pick him up if you want to stay here. We'll spend the rest of the day together." At least while Sam did whatever that needed to be done. "Is that okay?"