"Oh shut your trap." He said with a laugh, as his arms slung around her quickly. He gave her a tight squeeze, picking her up and twirling her around for a while. He could feel tears stinging at the corners of his eyes -- he missed her more than he'd even realized himself. Once he set her down, his arms loosened, but he didn't actually let her go.
F-- Fred?!" Bill's eyes widened as his face paled a little. "He's alive?"