Thomas looked angry that he had been bothered for nothing. Then he heard the story and found himself momentarily alone. He started towards the exit but stooped beside her pew.

"Hey... let me tell ya somethin. I been married almost forty years . Me wife passed just a couple of years ago and my kind disappeared when she was young to go marry some random man I think. I ain't been used to being alone in so long. So I can tell you, losing your family  It never gets easy " He pulled a metal flask from his jacket to drink and continued towards the exit.