It's always best to be surrounded by friends. [He squeezes her hand more firmly and leans so their shoulders are touching. It may be cold, and their homes have been taken from them again. And he did have his moments of doubt, of insecurity and vulnerability, he always tries to pull through so he can continue to be a source of optimism for his friends.]

I have to say -- I didn't realize on the video, but your hair is the most amazing shade of red. I know it's damp from the know and all that, but it's really quite lovely. [His own curls are somewhat plastered to his forehead or pulled out of shape by the snow and the wind] I'm sorry, that might be an odd thing to notice right now, but I couldn't help myself.