"I have a brother whom I miss very dearly however it is nearly impossible for myself to go see him, my own dealings have taken me far away from him, so I understand that feeling well... I am sure that she will enjoy them immensely."

He knew that there was a delicate thread here so he attempted to field it tactfully, after all he did not want Caleb to have to dredge up any more memories. "I have been taught that as long as you hold whoever you are missing in your heart, they are not truly far away."