That's all I could ask for. I thoroughly enjoyed it as well, so perhaps we can plan another, similar night out later.

[The distraction doesn't hurt the grieving process, he thinks. And even when it's back on display again, it's with that slow understanding, past the sense of being buried under his feelings.]

It's enough that you try. This is a messy situation, after all. You're allowed to stumble and do things wrong. Then you can change it later.