Thalia squeezed her back, then followed her inside. "Thanks," she was still beaming a bit. "Something smells really good. And I am really hungry because I haven't kept that much down today. I love seeing her too, gods, she's bigger every time I see her."
She hugged Patrick, smiling at him. "Thanks! I'm still a little shocked, but in a good way."
She waved back at Mairead. "Hey," she said. "Mairead, right? I'm Thalia, it's nice to meet you."