Ben E.!!!

Welcome back! We were worried about you.

Re, your question, I think your estimate of what happened was spot on. Zeezu was startled and over-reacted; came out fighting. She loves you, but didn't have time to process what was going on.

Perhaps this means we shouldn't startle our cats. I know my sneezes startle my fur babies, but at least they don't feel threatened by them.

Welcome, welcome back. And don't stay away so long ... or **evil grin** we'll tell Zeezu to GET you!