[bonnie's smile brightens further when she sees that grin on her best friend's face, and she is already meeting her halfway, throwing her arms around her too and hugging her tightly. she can tell then that it has been a long time since this elena has seen her from the hug alone, because she knows elena so well.]

The boat had other plans for me too. Who knew the boat had such a fashion sense? Kind of creepy. [but she is grinning goodnaturedly because a boat that can pick out perfect dresses for people is not very high on the creepy scale all things considered.] Thank you. Oh, I think I have some idea given how good it is to see you. [her hands tighten over elena's when she grabs both of her hands, and she looks at her with a smile but that deep hint of concern too.] ...is the me that was where you were not there anymore?