[She gently rests her forehead against her friend's.] I'm so sorry that...it took so long. [This time, the embrace is more gentle. She has never wanted to hurt her friend. After a year of only seeing each other for a few moments before tragedy...it felt so unfair. Finally pulling back, she ran a hand across her eyes to wipe away the tears.]
Do you need to sit down? I know you're probably confused.