"So how did your session go today?" Amanda asked, as her friend Carrie got into the car.

 

"It wasn't that bad actually," Carrie said, as she buckled herself into the passenger seat of her best friend's car. "And, thanks Amanda for always being there for me and taking me to my appointments. I really do appreciate it."

 

"No problem. " Amanda replied with a warm smile. "You know I'd do anything for you."

 

Amanda glanced over at her friend inquisitively, as she pulled out of the parking lot of the medical office building. Wow, she thought, while scanning Carrie's facial expression for a sign of how her counseling session went. Carrie actually seemed a little upbeat, which is very different than how her friend has appeared to be for quite some time.

 

"Hey, that's great!" Amanda said enthusiastically. "It sounds like you're finding some clarity and direction."

 

"Yeah," Carrie agreed. "I am finding clarity, because I'm finally able to be honest with myself about a lot of things."

 

"Oh really?" Amanda asked curiously. "Anything you'd like to share?"

 

"Maybe," Carrie smiled secretly. "But not right now."

"Ok sweetie. You know I'm here for you whenever you're ready," Amanda said.

 

She knew that Carrie would open up to her when she was ready. There was no reason to rush her. As long as they have been friends the two women have shared absolutely everything with each other, the good, the bad, and the crazy. Amanda had no doubt that Carrie would eventually tell her what was going on, and she would be there for her no matter what it was.