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Dave Williams's avatar

Absolutely enchanting.

C.J. Heck's avatar

Thank you, Dave. I love that you called “Best Friends” enchanting!

Parker McCoy's avatar

If a conversation makes me forget my coffee, that is life-changing stuff. Great post, CJ.

C.J. Heck's avatar

Thank you, Parker. I’m glad you enjoyed “Best Friends”.

C.J. Heck's avatar

Thank you for restacking ‘Best Friends’, @Kathleen Hobbs

Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

You’re welcome CJ

K.C. Knouse's avatar

I loved this metaphor, C.J.:"They didn’t feel a need to fill the silence. That was a well-worn sweater they both shared and were comfortable wearing." I liked the sentiment in the ending. Their relationship with each other was everything.

C.J. Heck's avatar

I’m so glad you enjoyed it and I thank you for telling me. That’s important. It’s nice to get a heart/like, but when someone takes the time to tell you in a comment, it means so much more.

Thank you again, KC.

Sharon Hudson's avatar

Oh, I love this, C.J.!! You nailed this in just the right spot! I have sisters, who are like friends, friends who are like sisters, and this one friend, where every cup of coffee, held a new discovery about each other. It has been 47 years, 5 children, and numerous grandchildren, and we still have coffee every morning, making new discoveries, and being grateful for the familiar way our friendship feels.

AsukaHotaru's avatar

The little chip on his mug being from that flat tire road trip made me go soft... in the most embarrassing way.

C.J. Heck's avatar

Hello Asuka-Hotaru. Thank you for commenting. I don’t know whether to apologize, or just blush …

Julie Maibach's avatar

Ah this is perfect timing. Can’t wait to share with my new son-in-law.

When asked, at their wedding shower, to describe his bride-to-be in one word, he said, “home.” All the women swooned. ♥️

This vignette could be about Miranda and Trevor.

Once again, beautiful writing!!

C.J. Heck's avatar

Hello Julie. Thank you for your kind words and your support.

Your son-in-law is in love! Your daughter is a lucky lady, Julie. I will hold them in my heart as I wish them peace and even more love.

Thank you again.

Ken Macko's avatar

Let’s see…🤔🤔🤔 Dunkin, hot or iced…black

C.J. Heck's avatar

Okay, got it. You are a Dunkin’ fan and you love it black, hot or iced.

I am a Dunkin’ fan, too. Iced is Extra Extra. Hot is Extra Cream Only.

Thank you. I’m Home.

Ken Macko's avatar

Actually I was thinking those were yours. I guess we’re not quite there yet 😜😜😝😝😂😂

Right now, I’m cream & Equal. But as long as it’s wet, I like it, I’ll drink it. Been in the mood for straight black a little bit lately.

C.J. Heck's avatar

Straight black was what my mother loved. She could drink high test coffee until the second she went to bed with no problem with sleep. I can’t drink high test after about 1:00 midday or I will be up all night. I’m also allergic to artificial sweetners. Those will keep me up all night, too.

Sue Cauhape's avatar

Lovely. It really gets to the heart of true love.

Christina Migone-Benfield's avatar

"They were the steady flow of ink that made their friendship readable." MARVELLOUS. Thanks, C.J, for reminding us of where home really is.

C.J. Heck's avatar

You’re very kind, Christina. Thank you very much for your support.