It hasn't all been bad stuff. ( There's been good patches, here and there. Some crazy, complicated ones, too. Ellie maybe just seems a little more tired, than before. A little less fiery and angry? It'd be a joke to say she can't still get there, but she's a little less volatile.

A little shrug. ) Having people around is good. I'm glad you're back.

( Look at her, getting all sentimental. ) We're tough, yeah? It's good you managed to miss some of the rough stuff.