Judging from Sookie's expression, there was more to the story than that, perhaps not all good. He knew well the sort of things that could have happened, and rather than pry, he leaned forward to hug her gently. Nothing more needed to be said unless she wanted to, but the hug was his tacit way of showing his support.

"This is true. There is Lex, who is very good at fencing and playing piano, but asking him to remember to take care of himself? You might as well ask the sun not to shine."