It is because the same things bother him. Hunter hasn't lost as much as Verity, but he has still lost a few important people.

So right now, Hunter runs one hand through her hair, as he holds her close to his chest.

"The hardest things is letting go..." His voice is soft. "But you do. You let go because you love them, and you want them to find their happiness."

"And all the best you can hope for is that they will come back, because they missed you. Even when in your heart, you know the chances are low."