"I thought a lot about what I would say this morning, but nothing that I practiced in my head seemed to express how I truly feel," he began, not meeting anyone's gaze. "Blaise was more than my husband and lover, he was my best friend...my confidant. He knew me better than I knew myself and was always there when I needed someone to talk to or a good laugh." A wry smile lifted the corner of his mouth and he finally lifted his head to stare around at those gathered.