Grey bubble blocks my message screen?

[iMore Question]

I just installed IOS 9.0.2. My messaging screen is blocked by a grey bubble with 0:00 on the right. I can't see my texts. What gives?

 

[kch50428]

http://forums.imore.com/ask-questio...have-same-problem-but-i-can-t-see-answer.html

 

[Pat Aires]

I got it to go away by double tapping the home button and swiping up all the open apps, closing them.