Circle of Friends

Friends are sometimes that group of underappreciated beings that for some reason stick with us throughout our lives. They give us advice, visit us when we're sick, treat us to lunch when we have no money of our own, or even ask us kindly to please keep writing. I hope I've done my share on all those levels.

Isn't it funny how when we meet someone, sometimes there's a glimmer of something underneath. Some sense of "otherness" that we latch onto.

Chapter Ten -- "Respite"
Brendan is growing his own garden of true friends during this quiet time. He'll need them all before this thing is done.

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