He sighed to, still smiling sadly. Sitting next to her, he put his arm around her and said, 'Yeah, but you'll see him again. And you've been doing great at this school, without his help. I'm not saying you shouldn't miss him. But you have the strength to go on without him.' He smiled and hugged her again, kissing her gently on her forehead. 'More strength then me anyway. You do a great jb standing up for yourself.'
After a pause he added, 'Not that I can't or anything, I'm just saying you're strong too.'