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that, for me?”
    His voice cracked as he rushed to assure her. “Of course honey. We’re family forever. I know you will make a wonderful momma. If you promise me that you’ll talk to your therapist tomorrow and start getting yourself together, I’ll start looking into the process. Deal?”
    The air in the room felt heavy as Marissa considered everything Dillon had said. Nodding her head, she sat up and put her arms out to him. He startled, unsure of what to do, before tentatively leaning into her for a hug. It was the first time I’d ever seen her touch him for an extended period of time and it was beautiful. He was careful not to hold her too tightly, but she clung to him like he was a life raft. I’d never witnessed a breakthrough before but clearly she was in the middle of having one.
    The moment felt personal to me and I didn’t want to intrude on what they were sharing anymore than I already had. Rising from the bed I started quietly making my way to the door. The sound of Marissa saying my name halted my steps, and I turned to find her looking at me.
    “I want to talk to you for a minute Minnie. Dillon, can you give us girls a few minutes alone?”
    He chanced a quick kiss on her forehead before rising from the bed himself. Seeing his face as he walked by made my heart go pitter pat because he had tears in his eyes. As unconventional as I know that their relationship is, it’s obvious that he genuinely loves Marissa. Even as attracted to him as I am, the prevalent feeling I’m having is one of happiness for them both.
    Walking back to the bed, I sat in the space that Marissa gestured to.
    “Thank you for being here today, Minnie girl. You have been such an amazing friend and I feel blessed to have you in my life. I heard what you said and I want you to promise me something. Promise that you will always try to live your life the way we’ve talked about. You’re a survivor, even if you don’t see it in yourself. I can’t explain how envious I am of your strength. I think if I had a quarter of the backbone that you do, I would have survived intact.”
    Shaking my head I looked at her in shock. “But you do have backbone and strength Marissa. I’m finally starting to feel comfortable because of you and everything you taught me. If I hadn’t met you, I’d still be a mess and I likely would have stayed that way and gotten progressively worse over the years. You changed my whole life. I think you and Dillon adopting a baby will be a wonderful experience for you. I can’t imagine a kinder or more loving mother than you.”
    She sniffled as she leaned over to the bedside table to grab a tissue for herself. Dabbing at her eyes, she smiled at me through her tears. “You’re going to make a great mother yourself someday Minnie because you have the most beautiful and pure heart. I see the perfect white knight for you, the man who will be the most amazing father you could give a child.”
    For the second time in less than half an hour, Marissa voluntarily embraced someone. This time it was me that she pulled into her arms, and I held on tight. I was so happy to see her coming back to herself, relieved and overjoyed to hear her talking with inflection in her voice.
    Pulling back, she gestured around the room. “I guess I better get up and stop loafing in this bed. I’m sorry I gave you all such a scare. I’m going to take a shower. While I’m in the bathroom you and Dillon can order dinner. I would love some burgers.”
    After leaving the bedroom I found Dillon in the living room on the couch. He had the TV on but I could tell that he was only pretending to watch the screen. Looking over my shoulder for Marissa and not finding her he asked, “Where is she? Is she okay?”
    I was so overwhelmed by all that had happened that I could only nod my head as I crossed the room and settled down on the couch next to him. When I turned to look at him I blurted out, “She’s in the shower and she told me that we