[And then holds out his hand, flat and outstretched between Richard, himself, and Sophie.]

...Is that you are my closest friend. No matter what may happen to you or to me... I want to be able to stand by your side and help you through anything.

"No matter what may happen, we make the vow to remain friends." ...That's the vow we took together, the three of us, seven years ago. No matter what happens, Richard... You're my friend, and nothing will change that. Not even in death will that change...