Rather than answer in words, the friends nearest to her leaned over for another embrace, as if to assure themselves once more she really was there, healthy and whole. She closed her eyes as she returned it, and in a husky voice told them, "I'm back and I'm okay. We'll figure it out and start classes as soon as we can, all right?" When the hugs broke up she straightened and cleared her throat. "Anyway, I'll bet you have a zillion questions."