[ She keeps him in the brace for a few meaningful moments more, hoping that if nothing else, the hug will stand for all of her gratefulness and appreciation and her own want to help him, too.

"Perhaps that is even better than being wonderful."

She pulls away, but only just enough to take one of his hands in both of hers, sandwiching his between. Her smile is quiet and fond. ]

I'm not sure how much better you could be at being wonderful already... But if there's anyone who could, it would be you.

[ Kindness, immeasurable; understanding, ten-fold, and patience, infinite. He's amazing. ] ...He's lucky to have you as a father.