The morning of the interview arrives, and Sarah watches her own story unfold in a taped piece just before taking Oprah's stage. When Oprah says, "Welcome home, Sarah," the freed hiker faces the cameras for the first time.

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After the taping, Oprah stops by Sarah's green room. "You did so well," she says.

"Really?" Sarah says.

"No really, if you didn't I wouldn't say anything," Oprah says. "You were willing to talk to us. I'm so happy about that. Thank you." 

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