Did something happen? She seems colder than when I left before. Perhaps its just because I'm a screw up. The prodigal son. I can't blame her for not being terribly happy to see me. Still, I'm more useful here than out there . . .
As she turns to leave, he speaks to her back. He chokes up a bit, but carries on. "Its nice to see you again."
He finishes his drink, and heads to the ship as he was instructed.