Wash ducks his head in agreement, his grin broadening even further.

And if he's getting misty-eyed again, well. He's got every reason to be.

Phoebe speaks up. "We're putting together a little 'welcome back' dinner at our house, if any of you want to join us."

"By 'little,' she means the exact opposite," Annie interjects cheerfully. "You don't want to know how much planning she's -- "

"Hush, you. Let me have my secrets." Phoebe gives her a light swat on the arm before continuing to the crew, "Any takers?"