The captain reached up to the shelf and closed his hands around the Heart.
As the captain closed the door, Dan went around behind the desk and sat down.
Neither officer said anything until the captain closed the door.
But his words were lost as the captain closed the hatch behind him.
The captain closed the door, indicated a chair at the foot of the table.
The captain closed his eyes for a long, painful moment.
The captain held the door open for the political officer, then closed and locked it behind himself.
The captain closed his eyes and allowed himself a breath.
Finally, the captain closed his conversation and turned to face him.
The captain closed his mouth without having made a sound.