I can ask her.
I have to ask her to the benefit. Even if she says no, I have to ask, so that I can say I tried.
I messed it all up. We should've stayed friends. I ruined it. Shit. I ruined it. It's not even that difficult, or it shouldn't be, but still...
I'm still going to ask her to the benefit. As a friend. As whatever. It's up to her.
Carrie and her baby are coming along well. She's even actually sleeping at regular intervals. There are few things harder for a Bell than leaving this hospital when there's work still to be done, so I commend her, really.
I'm looking forward to the benefit, even if I have to find my dress robes. Or likely buy some new ones. I haven't attended a formal event in years.