More than one ship? After all I have seen upon it, I would not doubt it to be possible.

[ a look of relief passes his face ]
We seperated when I arrived. I'd be glad to see him well. Much of our time spent there has been together, since it has been only two of us.

[ he sees that look gandalf, and his eyes lower. one of the worst things was seeing his friends worry for him, and know there was nothing that could be done to sooth them. not until his task was finished. the ringbearer looks up, and because it is gandalf, he does not bother hiding the look of exhaustion, of pain on his face. ]

There were many things that should not have been, yet they happened, Gandalf. I am familiar with the way of things now.
[ and words like that..coming from gandalf of all people. were like an absolution. he can't help but twist his brows in despair at his words ]
To think that I would be free of it if only I were at home. If I were to ever be free of it again! Such words are both a pain and a joy -- I cannot decide which is more.

[ a pause, and it looks as if there might be a wetness behind his eyes again, as frodo's voice comes out faint, ragged but earnest: ]
And Samwise? He is well? I cannot imagine him anywhere else than at my side at such a thing done. I cannot see myself doing such a feat without him.