*hug* "take care ah..."

S, you are really really.... no words to say man. can't tell you in your face cos i'm a guy and guys aren't supposed to be in touch with their feelings, but really, i'm so glad i met you, i'm so glad you remembered me after all these years, and i'm so glad that you're my friend.

the pain hasn't diminished, but but it's tempered by a little measure of happiness.