Final answer:
Ricky and Hec seem to have a close and supportive relationship as suggested by the text, which depicts an intimate and supportive connection between them at the funeral. So, the correct answer is B) They are close and supportive.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the given scenario, we can infer that Ricky and Hec's relationship during the funeral would be most closely represented by option B, they are close and supportive.
The passage provided speaks of two old people who, despite their evident emotions and sharing a moment of abstraction from their surroundings, are connected and experiencing something good in their relationship.
It portrays a scene of intimacy and mutual support, characteristic of individuals who share a close and supportive relationship.
Thus, the correct answer is B) They are close and supportive.