[Ellen passes the test, just like Jo knew she would, and caution is forgotten as she throws her arms around her mother's neck, burying her face in her shoulder.
Losing her the first time had been bad enough. Losing her a second time had been devastating, knowing exactly what her mother was going back to and knowing that her second chance had been taken from her.]
I'm so glad you're here. God, I've--
[She swallows, her face still hidden, fighting back tears.]
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Losing her the first time had been bad enough. Losing her a second time had been devastating, knowing exactly what her mother was going back to and knowing that her second chance had been taken from her.]
I'm so glad you're here. God, I've--
[She swallows, her face still hidden, fighting back tears.]
It's been hard without you.