I spoke with Mister Reed today ... he is understandably distressed over his inability to provide comfort to Commander Tucker. I've advised patience ... acceptance of compassion will only come once anger and denial over his sister's death passes.

Denial is a natural part of the grieving process, especially when there is no physical evidence to make the death of a loved one 'real' ... the best thing Mister Reed can do right now is offer whatever support he can to help the Commander come to terms with his loss ... even if that means finding the ones responsible ... and blowing them to hell.