Though they might not have come right out and admitted so, each member of the Jordan family was pleased that she had returned. The day after, she emerged from her bedroom to be social enough to share the midday meal with the others who occupied the house. A steady stream of conversation had been running until she stepped into the bright, cheery kitchen. It wasn't difficult to ascertain that she had been the topic of discussion. Realizing that she was likely uncomfortable with the abrupt cessation of speech, Lee smiled brightly and welcomed her home.