[He all but collapses in relief, as his legs seem to turn to jelly. There's a loud thud as his knees hit the floor, but he doesn't even seem to notice, his cheeks already wet with tears.]

I d-didn't... I didn't th-think I'd ever s-see you again. And then when y-you arrived. [He takes a few more shaky breaths - both smiling and crying openly now. His next sentence is almost a whisper.] When I s-saw you were h-here, I was s-so afraid you wouldn't r-recognize me.