[On the beach, he can remember his heart in his mouth, wondering if Captain Hornblower was the same man as Lieutenant Hornblower. He remembers a sudden, crushing embrace as he proved himself alive beyond doubt. He remembers talking Horatio's ear off, dragging him around town and feeding him. He remembers the emptying hopelessness that he would ever see this man again. He sees him now.]
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Hush, Horatio. I'm only glad you're here.