...I had been a little worried about that particular pattern remaining, as well, so I do understand.

[One to two to three would make sense, after all, considering how many of the other horrors have stuck around or gotten worse! So going back to one isn't terrible. More selfishly, he was immensely relieved to wake up and see Yves still alive and well, even though he felt guilty for it immediately after, so he can understand the sentiment. It's still unfair and unfortunate. It could be worse.]

I can't say that I'm glad for anything here, really, but I do think it's better that we don't have to do so much direct pitting of one life against another. What a horrible thing that was... [Though, with a gesture to the picture:] You've been the one leaving these?