the best friend;

“I know and I do appreciate that Tom. But don’t worry I’m actually talking to Heath about some things, some that he will most likely get upset about it. But it’s just family issues.” Teri told him before nodded her head, “ I couldn’t agree with you more. I do not mind holding the job for her, she is one of our best employees, and I’m always here for her whenever she needs anyone.” 

“Ya know, I’m going to worry about you because you are my best friend. I’m here for you always. No matter what.” Tom told her. It was true, he would always be there for her. “Exactly. I’m going to check in with Paisley sometime later see if I can go and see her. This way I can tell her she still has her job and that we are both here for her.”

“Alright, how about we have that talk now? I was just trying not to fall asleep. Been having trouble sleeping again that’s all.” 

“You know I’m always here for that if you ever want to talk about what is on mind.” Tom stated, looking over at her for a moment. “I think she should keep her job. She’s just going through a rough time and she is going to need our support when she gets back from rehab.” 

Sofie grinned over at him in amusement before turning back to the road. “Alright. Yell when you see somewhere cool.” She chuckled, really not having a destination in mind.

“Oh.” She chuckled, “ You sure? I can always help with inventory.” 

“I’m sure. You look like you are totally zoned out anyways. Although we do need to talk about Penny for whenever she gets back.”

“Hey, it would be an honour to be killed by me.” She joked, making a face at him as she took her keys out and unlocked her car. “Don’t worry… I think you’ll live.” Sofie teased, hopping in the driver’s seat.

“Who knows.” She grinned. “Let’s just go wherever the wind takes us for the day. I’ll drive.”

Sofie smiled. With her past, she had no way to gauge if people meant what they said, so she didn’t really know if she could believe him but it was nice to hear anyway. She moved to stand up and shrugged. “Hm, I’m not sure… why don’t you pick a place and surprise me.” She chuckled.

Tom couldn’t help but smile over at her. He could get used to seeing her smile. Standing up at well, he moved to grab them some refills before returning to her. “I think I can do that. Do you trust me?”

“Alright then.” She told him before placing the cup down, “ Oh, before I forget. Sophia came by earlier asking for you. I wasn’t sure if you talked to her or not yet.” 

Tom shook his head. “Thanks for letting me know. I’ll have to give her a call.” He smiled over at her for a moment. “What are your plans for tonight?”

Sofie smiled lightly. “Thanks.” She didn’t want to drag him into all her messy shit because he didn’t deserve that. He’d been nothing but good to her since she got here… but he didn’t know about her past and she didn’t doubt he’d run for the hills. “Y’know, that sounds pretty good to me actually.” She nodded. “Anywhere in particular?”

“Seriously anytime. Day or night.”  Tom meant what he said, he would be there for her anytime. No matter the hour. Whatever was going on, it seemed like she needed someone and he had no problem being there for her. “Anywhere you want to go?” 

“Honestly, there’s too much to tell.” Sofie shrugged.

“Well I’m here if you need to talk anytime.” Tom stated, looking over at her. “We can get out of here for a bit also if you want.”

She chuckled before sitting down, “ Alright I take the lazy part back. Need any help?”

“Naw, I’ve got this.” Tom smiled over at her for a moment. “You brought me coffee which is all that I need.”