"There are so, so many reasons why I'm special Linds," Gwen retorted with a laugh, putting that extra hint of swagger in.
"Ha, I knew it," she turned, still walking as she faced him, a look of distinct triumph on her face. "And I'm not too proud to admit, I missed you too."
That was pretty much all that needed to be said beyond a simple "You know, a postcard wouldn't have killed you."