Dis closed her eyes, holding back her own tears, "When I received word that my sons, my precious boys... I thought for sure this was the end." She took a deep breath, "Frerin died after Smaug’s attack, and Dain’s letter said that Thorin had yet to regain consciousness." Releasing both of his hands and the shirt, she pulled the hobbit into a hug, petting his curls and allowing the tears to finally fall when he hugged her in return.