[ It's not very usual for them to touch, especially their hands. Jim knows why, and it's why he tries to respect that distance, as it's Spock's right and privacy that's involved.

It's different when it's Spock initiating it, though. Jim looks surprised for a moment, but eases into it with a small smile, turning his hand to grip Spock's hand back gently. ]

It's understandable, Spock. Grief has a way to dig deep into us and grow into something unpleasant. We just don't know how to deal with it sometimes. [ His thumb brushes against the back of Spock's fingers, gentle. ] Just remember you don't have to deal with it alone.