[Okay, yeah, he can relate to more of that than he'd like to, so he's just quiet for a moment, processing it.]

I'm sorry about your grandfather. Dealin' with family is...

[A sigh.]

Well, it ain't easy. But as far as I can tell, it's your grandfather's loss he decided to cut ties with you. I mean, shit, you shouldn't have to prove yourself to family like that.