"Heard you on the phone before, Olivia ," I admitted. I know you were calling friends, and no one was available to help you."

"Oh... you listened in on my private conversations, did you?"

"I couldn't help it. Besides, I knew you would act as if everything was fine, even if it wasn't."

 "I still have a few more friends I can call. Someone will be able to help out."

"Okay, I'll make a deal with you," I offered as I  strolled over to where she sat. I sat on the couch next to her.

"What kind of deal?"she asked?

"If you get someone to come and help you, I...