‘Hi, everyone,’ I reply, as... «Wrong Answers Only»

‘Hi, everyone,’ I reply, as if I’m about to give a family press conference like last time. ‘I’m fine.’

Mum leans in. ‘Fine? Did something happen?’

‘I’m great,’ I correct, knowing that Mum will think ‘fine’ means ‘bad’ and ‘bad’ means ‘dying’. ‘Everything is great. I’m having a great time.’