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"It's a pleasure to meet you both," Doc said kindly, shaking each one's hand, "I do wish it was under better circumstances. If you'll excuse me, let me get your mother relaxed and I'll get back." He gave them each a comforting pat on the shoulder as he went after Hilda who was in another room sobbing into a chair.
Putting his arm around her, he just did his best to comfort her.
"Remember, they need your strength. They draw from it. He stayed long enough to settle her a bit before he let her put herself back together while he returned to the boys.