Welcome back home, Anya. I screamed with joy inside. Once the doctor gave me the green light to go home, the main thing I'll do is take a bath. Soak in the warm, foamy water in my bathroom's bathtub. And enjoy the friendly aroma therapy. I also haven't had time to find something that won't make me nauseous, so maybe I'll stick to using eucalyptus oil for now. That's fine.

My two annoying best friends escorted me all the way to the front door. They were the ones carrying my bags and taking care of everything. I accepted their help gratefully, even though they really tested my patience.

Besides the...