Four hours

I met Gaby through work, one awkward cold call, a coffee, and a work dinner is all it took to be friends with her. Since then, we have seen each other through some rough times and that's when you know that the bond is strong. Like they say it doesn't matter who came first, or last, what matters is who came and never left. She is one of those people in my life who have been with me at my worst and will stand by me at my best. 

Four hours 

is what it took

to be friends with you

Indian food

no drinks in sight

you poured your heart out 

don't know who was helping whom

but we needed each other

Four hours 

is what it took

to have a second home

with you

Numerous memories are etched in my brain

the happiness class

David and I gave

in your living room

Hot chocolate at Tommy's

the Hawaiian themed birthday

Four hours 

is what it took

to get to know you 

and cherish our friendship too

you always knew
even if you are some 300 miles away
your instincts were spot on
and you were always so protective
whether it was my ex at the conference

or the creepy lawyer
addressing the elephant in the room

Four hours 

is what it took

to have you in my life

discussing my first date

from a faraway land

to making plans

to encourage unborn Adam's

globe-trotting adventures

before he turns into a young man

Four hours 

is what it took

to befriend another scorpio

we are fierce

we are loyal 

we can count on each other

you encourage my delusional heart

even when I ball my eyes out

and you know when to put a halt

Four hours 

is what it took 

to be friends with you

Now we'll just have to find

a way around the 

five hour time difference

that you are about to 

put me through