I heard that you helped.

[Oh, no, why isn't he looking at her? Maybe when she tried to look pleased, she just appeared tired and confused instead, or something worse.]

Helped a lot, I should say. I was proud to hear that, and I am still proud of you now. [The corners of her smile fade, and her whole face looks honestly tired.] I wasn't here to see it, but I know you did a wonderful job.