"Yeah. Worried that they'll come back but he said their method is very successful. It's going to take some time to heal." I heard her sip the beer and then felt it being placed in my other hand.

"Concentrate on the good thoughts."

"That was my therapist's advice, too. Remember the lessons I learned."

"Not making a left turn on red?"

"Among other things, jerk." Her laugh was relaxed and easy.

"Including having an awesome brother?"

Carrie went quiet and squeezed my hand. "Awesome isn't the word I would use." Her voice was soft and low, as if she was talking to herself and not me.

"Anyway, did you need...