[She seems evasive enough about the bandage that he'll let go of it for now--she seems to be handling it. Besides, worrying about family is something that he can relate to a lot--in a way, that's the more important wound to address.]

It sounds like they must rely on you a lot. [His smile is forced, but his next words are genuine.] But, hey, they got by before you were born, right? So maybe they'll be fine until you get back.

[Or not.]