"Mmm. The more you chase people down, the more distant they will be," Doc points out. Just one of several observations amassed over the years.

"By all means, let them know they are in your thoughts. But they will return when they want to return. Sometimes you just need to wait." Doc very much believes that people will rush to fill in silences and empty spaces if he just makes enough room for them and lets them know they are welcome. He might ask, perhaps the once, but he won't go begging or let himself be the one to show any kind of need.