[As with Molly and her kindness, John can't help a momentary rush of emotion that threatens tears. It would be incredibly ridiculous to cry in front of Lestrade, though, so the doctor just swallows down that emotion and blinks a few times.]

I'd appreciate it if you came in, yeah. If you're not needed elsewhere. You don't have to stay for the whole thing. Just... y'know? [Until he says something? Having someone friendly to stare at who isn't Clara should help to steady him.]

How... how are you doing in all of this? It's stressful.