Trust me, Christine, I know. Maybe not the same, but- I know a little like it.

[He swallows, releasing her face, and- brushing some of her hair back]

I've already had one daughter die. Then Red- she reminded me so much of Maddie, it scared me. And I look at you and Riley and I see what she could have been- please, please don't make me have to go through it again.

[Oh. Those are definitely tears.]