He hated doing this more than anything, telling someone a loved one died. But it was another one of those things no one in command classes told you you have to do. He seemed to be getting a lot of those things lately.

"I received a communication from Starfleet this morning" He paused a moment, "Your brother, Karan, died this morning. He listed you as his only contact person. I'm sorry for your loss..."

Pike was not good at crying women. And checked to make sure he put the tissue box on the table in front of the couch, which he did.