Pick It Up

When one of your best friends from college calls you, pick it up. Don't doubt it, pick it up.

It's been almost a year since you spoke but that only matters if you let it.

Pick it up.

Listen to her talk about her new life. The one you know nothing about but want to. 

Listen.

Answer her when she asks the hard questions. And she will ask the hard questions. There's a reason she was once one of your best friends. She knows you and loves you. Don't run away from the questions. Answer them. You'll feel better.

Thank her again for standing by your side all those year ago. You've said it before and you'll say it again but every few months a new piece of the puzzle will come together and you'll be thankful once again that you had and have friends that love you this much.

When "bed time" comes, let it pass. Sleep is important, but it's an arbitrary time you set and tonight, there are more important things.

When you tell her to call your mom when she's in town, you really mean it. And when she says she wants to visit, you really hope it's true.

You were so scared to show her this "new" Jessica yet she has loved her all along. All she ever wanted was for you to be authentic and loved. 

I don't care how long it's been. When one of your best friends calls, pick it up.