Dawson is deeply affected by the loss of people he considered family, expressing his grief and disbelief at their tragic deaths. He feels a profound emptiness in their absence, reflecting on the weight of guilt associated with their risks taken for safety. His emotional turmoil is palpable as he grapples with the harsh reality of their situation.

In a tense moment, Dawson and his brother confront their actions and the consequences they faced. While Dawson tries to distance their choices from the losses they've suffered, his brother challenges that perspective, suggesting that their decisions also put lives in danger. Their exchange reveals the conflict between honoring the memories of the lost while navigating their own sense of blame and remorse.