up with the plates in her hands and went

d why are you carrying

It's my little way of showing you my appreciation for letting me sta

and my guest. I just did what every other person would do for a frien

the sink and I will wash

I to complain" Elma said laughin

to watch. Would you lik

e I last watched a movie. So what

you said you wanted to watch it, besides I have not watched it y

ou I was just curious about the mov

omorrow. We have now till the afternoon so we can get as mu

rts really bad And I really

he doors were properly locked. It was a long night for them, when they were done with the movie they played some kind of games had cookies with some orange juice talked an

d told her friend s

friend joined her

tched, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. For the first time in a while, she'

ide her, yawning

Elma replie

peacefulness of the morning. Then, Jane

, heading for the kitchen.

seat at the table as Jane

r her friend. Jane's support meant the world to her,

stay over, Jane," Elma

queeze her hand. "Anytime, Em.

gh so much, losing her parents in a tragic car accident. Yet, despite all she'd face

ed that she wasn't alone. She had Jane,

morning lounging around the house. They settled on the couch, flip

ion wash over her. It was nice to have a break from the tension

ma said, turnin

plied, eyes fi

amazing friend. I don't kn

lma's hand. "You'll never have to find

ling grateful for

ded to take a walk around the neighborhood. The fresh air and exercise did t

t of art supplies tucked away in the corner. "Hey, Jane, what's

try my hand at painting again. I used to love it

hat sounds like so muc

ally. "The more, the mer

g as they worked. Elma found herself feeling more carefree than she h

ck to admire their handiwork. Jane's canvas was a vibrant

e a pretty good team," El

finitely. We should do