[Privately she thinks that what he would probably like best would be everyone leaving him alone. BUT that isn't what would be best for him, in her mind, so no way is she suggesting that.]
I don't think he wishes for much, honestly. However, if there is something he would really want, it would be for his friends to be close by.
[What she really means is that he'd like his friends back home here. But a little shading of the truth can't hurt, especially if it'll mean more people keeping him company.]
[Dictated]
[Privately she thinks that what he would probably like best would be everyone leaving him alone. BUT that isn't what would be best for him, in her mind, so no way is she suggesting that.]
I don't think he wishes for much, honestly. However, if there is something he would really want, it would be for his friends to be close by.
[What she really means is that he'd like his friends back home here. But a little shading of the truth can't hurt, especially if it'll mean more people keeping him company.]