Jane remained steadfast by Ella's side in the hospital, determined to support her best friend through this trying time. She had taken a day off from work, fully aware that Ella needed every ounce of support she could possibly muster to avoid relapsing. The fact that Ella had turned to drugs without confiding in her first left Jane feeling disheartened, but she reminded herself that this wasn't about her. There was a distinct possibility that whatever Ella was battling had nothing to do with their friendship.
Jane didn't truly know what her friend was going through, and she chose not to press for answers. She believed that if it was something Ella wanted to share, she eventually would. Jane also recognized that some battles were deeply personal, requiring an individual to confront them in solitude before seeking help. This, she realized, was likely one of those instances.
