In that time, he was still my friend. In truth, he would be a tremendous help to me during an incredibly difficult time. But fear and uncertainty, as we waited to see what would happen with my dad, took my energy to a very low place, making me easy to manipulate. A few days later, he invited me to meet for drinks and continue our conversation. My stress levels had been off the chart so I was grateful for the distraction. He was easy to be with, he always seemed happy and