Friends Forever

Day Room

Emily's POV:
   I decided after a few days I'd go visit Paige at rehab. I prepared myself for the worst just in case. The drive seemed fairly long even though it was about ten minutes. Every step toward the building caused my heart to break. I checked in at the front desk as a you get man escorted me to her room. He knocked on the door and then opened it.

Boy: "Miss.Mcculers? Someone is here to see you."

   I walked into the room and her face lit up. She ran over to me and hugged me. I was taken back by her actions. I thought I was going to get a chair to the face.

Boy: "Haha. I'll let you two catch up. Emily when you're ready to leave you can just close the door behind you and sign out. Have a nice day."

   I smiled at him as I wrapped my arms around Paige. One hand went to the back of her head as I pushed her closer to me.

Emily: "Paige I'm so sorry."

   She pulled away from me and sat down on her bed.

Paige: "For what?"

Emily: "I'm the reason you're here."

Paige: "Em. It's okay. I'm actually glad I'm here. I know it's been a few days but I love it here. I feel so happy and free. So thank you. Thank you for caring about me enough to put me here."

Emily: "You're sure you're not mad at me?"

Paige: "I was at one point. But not anymore. I love you, thanks for being a great friend."

Emily: "I love you too Paige."

   The day was spent talking and catching up. We talked about what she thinks her future holds for her. I'm proud of her. It's hard to quit something like alcohol.