He didn't ask leading questions. He just sat beside me for an hour and more, listened when I said something, answered briefly, prayed simply, left. I was moved. I was comforted. I hated to see him go.
People are very tender for months and years after they lose someone they care about.
And even many years later a tender memory can bring an unexpected tear of loneliness and sadness. We haven't gotten there yet, but the Bible tells us about Joseph. His brothers sell him into slavery and then tell dad that he has died. Dad becomes inconsolable. Even years later the death of his beloved son is impacts the decisions he makes.