He hugged her tight. He winced. He had no idea what to say, so, naturally, he just opened his mouth and spoke.
"I'm sorry, Lily. Sorry this is so hard for you, sorry that you've been hurt like this."
He stroked her back.
"And don't you worry about that. I told you I was coming over to talk or whatever, and I had a fair idea from how you spoke that things were not good. I like you Lily, and I'm here, to listen, to hold you, or whatever you need."