She returns the hug--it’s good to be found, so good to be with her friend again. And even if she is a bit worried about how things will go with Hildegard, keeping her hidden and keeping her fed discreetly, she’s hopeful.

This will work out.

And she’ll get to have that visit with Kate, like she’d planned so long ago. It just took a while to happen, that’s all.

She hopes she’ll find some way to be useful while she’s here, though. She hates to impose--maybe she can help some with chores. She’s sure she can still cook and clean with one hand; it’ll just take her a little longer.