person A: My father passed away over the winter and we are huge baseball fans. This is the first season not watching games with him.
person B: Oh my goodness that is so sad_comma_ I am sorry to hear about your father. Are you handling him being gone okay?
person A: I am but baseball has kind of thrown it out of sorts. We really enjoyed going to games together when I was growing up.
person B: I understand completely. I hope that you can enjoy going to more games_comma_ and carry on his spirit when you go.
person A: I always try. Thank you for lending an ear.
person B: Always!