She giggled, still blushing, but visibly relieved. "You know? That ... reminds me of a dirty joke I know. Um. You know the one? It starts with a guy who's built a lot of houses, but nobody calls him Blappa the Builder ..."

"I'm fine," she nodded. "Uh. Not fine? I'm okay, though. What's the word for it's all crazy but I'll deal, and you rock for bringing hugs?"