Lex’s emotions made Summer laugh a little. “Shouldn’t it be the other way ‘round? My problem will pass, they always do. But neither of us really wants help or thinks she can be helped.” Offering her hand, she added, “Thank you. Just that someone even tries to care helps a lot.”
Lex shrugged. “Oh well. It’s not that I don’t want help. It’s just that I can’t bear to bring more people into that. I’ve already done enough damage.” she said. Alexia arched one eyebrow as Summer extended her hand, but she took it nonetheless, shaking it slowly. “You’re welcome, then.” Lex replied, flashing a weak smile.
Fishing around in her back pocket, Summer came up with a card. “Here. If you change your mind, or really anything at all, you can call me.”