I'm sorry to hear that. I have friends here from home, but I didn't think that was uncommon. [ she feels a little sorry for him. no one has it easy being alone. ] Well you don't need to worry. Whatever plans you have, I'm sure they'll work... out.

[ she turns around to him as she speaks those last words, but her thoughts trailing off as she sees him eating... something. ]

What do you have there?