Faithful Friends Gather Near To Us
She recognized the look in his eyes as he approached her. It was a look she had become accustomed to over the years. It was his Carly please don't do anything crazy look.
"I'm not planning anything so you can relax," she said putting her hands up to proclaim her innocence.
"I didn't say anything," he smiled slightly as he realized just how well she knew him. She was one of the very few people in his life to truly understand him enough to know exactly what he was feeling or thinking without ever needing words.
"You didn't have to say anything. I can see it in your eyes. And you can relax, I'm not going to interfere in Michael's relationship. He just through me for a loop that's all. I just don't want him to rush into anything he's not ready for."
"I understand that and I think he does too."
"You know, I never thought I'd say this but I'm actually really glad to be here tonight. I didn't really know what to say when Monica called to invite us over but then I figured we might as well come. Michael was already planning to stop by and of course I knew you'd be here with Emily so I figured why not."
"Well I'm really glad you're here. I'm not sure if I would have made through the whole night otherwise."
"You are more than welcome."
"The kids really seem to be enjoying themselves."
"Yes, well Michael and Morgan love Emily and they're so happy be here with her. And little miss Josslyn is having the time of her life. Have you seen her? She's been dragging poor Alec around all over the house."
"Yeah well she's definitely her mother's daughter," he said suppressing a laugh.
"Oh shut up you know you love me," she playfully hit him on the arm.
He just smiled and put his arm around her and kissed her temple.