AN: Once again, crackfic. It's half twelve and I'm bursting with "ooo let's post and write fanfiction!" energy. Which is not good, because I need to get up in the morning. Bollocks.

Amanda & Layla friendship, set anywhere.

Taking Charge

By Tricki

Layla Young walked over to her friend, whose blonde head was tipped towards the ceiling in despair. Amanda McKay may have professed perpetual confidence, but she was completely defeated today. Layla propped in front of the lawyer.

"Stand up." Amanda shot her a pleading look. Layla took the lawyer by the hands and pulled her onto her feet. "Amanda, look at me." The small brunette instructed without her signature grin, letting the blonde know she was to be taken absolutely seriously.

Layla pulled Amanda into a tight hug, not releasing her friend until she felt the lawyer relax. Layla pulled back, looking Amanda in the eyes and holding her by the shoulders, uttering only: "You'll be fine" before walking back to her desk, leaving the lawyer feeling – much to her surprise – significantly better.