"Possibly," John agreed, grinning. "You'll get there, Claudia. It's new and it's hard. But, you're smart and you're trying. And you've got people around to help. You'll get there. It's the way this works. Those who know teach those who don't and everyone's chances improve just a little."
Standing up, he rolled his eyes good-naturedly and then leaned over to give her a hug. "Girls and hugging. It's like an addiction," he teased. Straightening again, he nodded toward the piles on the bed. "Now, back to work, you. Let's see how impressive your bag packing skills are."