"I.. It's ok... I've missed you, though. I'm glad you're back... Everything ok at home?"
It had an awkward feel that it didn't need to have. They would have to work through that. It was funny what doubt could grow inside of people when they kept to themselves instead of talking to each other.
"We need to... talk more.. I mean... there's nothing you can't tell me, I promise... I'll try to do it more too. I just know that... if not talking keeps us apart.. I don't like it."
He reached over and put his arm around her. He gave her a squeeze, and waited to see how she responded.