[Eleanor didn't seem to know how to answer, and after a few seconds gave a half-shrug.]

Not really. But I can't imagine I'm going to be for a while.

[This was just going to take some adjustment. But they couldn't just keep standing here in an empty parking lot while she tried not to let herself start panicking again.]

...But I'll manage. [She smiled finally.] Want to go get an ice cream or something? I don't want to go home yet.