Justin turned serious, holding Nicky's hand rather than kissing it, instead using his other hand to tilt Nicky's chin up to look him in the eyes. "Yes, I understand that all too well. I lost a year, I lost...my sister. My family...well. I understand loss, I understand putting silly things aside, whether you wish to or not. But those are the things that make me appreciate life more, and make me wish to live it to the full.