[So he was right, there was something going on back home. Sensing this, he decides that a nod would be worthy enough.]

Then that's all the more reason why you should go back. You're lucky though, I'm glad that you have a parent who knows he's loved.

[He didn't mean to sound a little somber but he couldn't help it. Instead, he chuckled to himself.]

But yes, it is a lot. It isn't easy to just start everything new and it can be a little scary. [Which he should know from his past experience.]