“I’m still trying to figure out how everything changed between us so quickly. I look at you and I see Joe, my friend forever.” He swallowed hard. “Is that all you see?” His heart pounded as he awaited her reply. “No,” she said softly, “and that’s the part I’m trying to understand. I see all this other stuff now.” Joe wanted to weep with gratitude and relief and amazement. Finally. Finally. Finally. “You’re seeing all the stuff I’ve always seen when I look at you.” “I feel like I’ve just met you for the very first time and anything is possible.”
