[That gets you another hug! She never thought she'd ever hear the other girl call her that, and now Anna has to fight tears again. She's so happy!]

I'm so glad! It'll never change, okay?

[This is where she gets a little shy.]

Yes. I never thought I'd get to be this happy with anyone, especially Billy. He's so sweet and kind, and pretty much the reason I didn't give up. I know everyone around here tells me I helped keep up morale, but I wouldn't have made it this past week without him.