[ She doesn't think she has to ask. ]

...I still think you should. Return, for their sakes at least. To let them know you're alive. ...That's something I never did, with...a close friend of mine. The only one of my original team who was still alive.

[ So, she admits, it's from experience and also... ]

But... I'd be very grateful to you. I know some of the others would, too. ...Some. Not all.