[Helena's face lights up and it's all she can do to not run towards her and tackle her into an all-encompassing hug. As it is, she's starting to feel overcome by emotions, feelings she's tucked away and hasn't thought to deal with in years.
She's alive and her best friend is here. Helena could not be gladder.]
action!
She's alive and her best friend is here. Helena could not be gladder.]
Karen!