Hoda Kotb returned to the "Today" show desk this morning, stepping back into her co-hosting role to support Savannah Guthrie as she navigates a deepening personal crisis.

With Guthrie absent for a second workweek to continue the search for her missing mother, Nancy, Kotb’s presence served as a visible reminder of the close bonds behind the scenes at NBC. Addressing the audience and her colleagues at the top of the hour, Kotb framed her return not just as a professional duty, but as a personal commitment to her friend.

"We are a family. I’m part of the family," Kotb said. "I’m happy to be with you because we show up for each other."

The moment underscored how the network is rallying around Guthrie during this difficult time.