[Seeing his brother about to cry seems to snap Diarmuid out of his own sadness. He walks over to Cu Chulainn and gives him a hug.]

Don't cry. Lets take the puppies upstairs and then I will put you to bed so you can rest. I will come back and get the dog food once you are settled in with the puppies.

[He's not sure how he will do it, but Diarmuid is more willing to ask an adult for help than his brother seems to be.]