welcome back rachel. how do you like them apples? were you expecting the drumroll to be a little bit longer. an extra 12 seconds. extra 12 seconds. because rachele is back, i missed her and i was sort of rushing a little bit t it isha good to be back. i mbe super rusty so i m hoping that people will stick around tonight if only to see me screw up. i doubt that will happen. two things, ali did a decent job in your absence, a totally incredible job and we missed you a tonin and great to see your fe on the screen here so welcome back, e friend. thanks, friend. much appreciated. and thanks to you at home for joining us this hour. it is nice to be back. is really, really, really nice to be back. if this face does not seem familiar, if you are now quite used to seeing somebody else at this hour, hello, it s nice to meet you, i m rachel.