[ His family pretended he didn't exist. She understands, she's been there, so she immediately sympathizes with Louis' position. It's a shame he's gone. She would've liked to meet him. ]

I'm glad you had a friend like him. I...I think it's nice, that you're able to talk about him so fondly.

[ She hums thoughtfully, then reaches out, and gently places a hand on his shoulder. ]

I didn't realize that you've been through so much. You're so kind, even after all of this. And I'm sure he would appreciate that you remember him so fondly, even if the rest of the world didn't acknowledge him. ... I know I would.