"I guess there are a few good things. Especially if I get to share a blanket with you. Although I have bad balance for ice skating. It's still cold though. And everything...dies." Everything. Not everything comes back in the spring, either. Were his parents included? The ocean was cold, too.
He was quiet after that, just walking, just thinking, just staying close to Riku, just wanting more than anything right now to get that phone call that says everything is alright. Your Christmas is fine. You can spend time with Riku. Your future is fine, because everyone and everything is just fine.