Apparently, that upset them even further.

They're going to be confused and somewhat upset.

He was so very large and male, and excessively male creatures always discomposed her.

He got fairly well intoxicated and he got upset about something. He apparently pointed the shotgun at the kid and pulled the trigger. Fortunately, it wasn't loaded.

The further you get, the closer you are, the more heartbreaking it is.

It doesn't really matter what place you are. I think he'll look back on this, when he's not so upset, and he'll walk away with some good memories.