“I don’t consider our talk yesterday as ‘dumping’ on me. We all have problems. And it’s nice to find a friend who is willing to listen, don’t you think?”
Sipping her coffee, Katie burned her tongue. Frowning, she absorbed Joe’s reasonable explanation. “You’re right, we’re all in a battle called life. And friends are indispensable.”
“And you’re looking pretty embattled right now. The least I can do is listen, Katie. Now—” and Joe gave her a slight smile—“I can’t guarantee I’ll have any answers for you on how to fix it, but I have a broad set of shoulders and a pair of good ears. And I’d like to be your friend, Katie.”