So, I've decided to update because I think I've finally got it.
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He knocked twice on the green door. No answer. He knocked again.
A woman with blonde hair opened the door and when she realized who he was, a huge smile appeared on her face. "CARTER!" She embraced her old friend with a hug although she still semi- hated him.
"Hey Susan." He smiled back at her. "Can we talk?" She frowned
"Wow, I haven't seen you in three years and you want to talk serious? Jeez Carter."
"Sorry, I have a lot on my mind." She easily read his mind.
"Abby?" He nodded. She led him into the kitchen where Chuck was making coffee. "Chuck, do you remember Carter?" He nodded and smiled at him saying hello.
"Want some coffee?" Carter thanked him and accepted the mug from Susan's husband. He sat down across from her.
"So." It was fairly awkward in the room, and Chuck took it as his cue to leave. Susan made a mental note to thank him later.
"Listen Carter, I am lost and confused and pissed. She's fucking drinking again, and I don't know what to do."
Relieved that Susan spoke first, he said, "I am so disappointed. She has so much going for her." He frowned.
"I know you probably will hate me for saying this Carter, but you need to understand something." He nodded, and she continued. "You are the only one who can help her. I will be more than willing to help you, but ultimately, you alone can help her." He frowned again. He knew it was true, he just couldn't admit it to himself.
"Thanks." She smiled.
"Carter, I will help you to help her. You two are my closest friends, and I can't watch as she throws her life away." He nodded.
"I'll call you later. I need time to think." She understood. It wasn't going to be easy on either of them. It was going to take a long time to bring Abby out of the deep hole that she buried herself in, and the first step was to get her to admit that she has a problem.
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I wish it was longer, but that is the first step to the next chapter. REVIEW if you would like to.