"I'm tryin' to be, Cobb. Glad it seems to be workin'." At his remark about folks not exactly being self-reflective, she gave a little chuckle of agreement.

"I have to agree with you there. I think most folks' idea of self-reflection involves seein' themselves in the bottom of a glass." Particularly Eddie's friend, the comedian. What had his name - oh yes. Richie. 'Trashmouth'. The one who'd suggested AlAnon minus the actual sobriety at the Town Meeting.

"I won't lie, it can be hard work. Sure as hell was when I did it. Some real ugly parts, too. But I had somebody to help me through it to the other side, and now that I'm where I'm at, I can hopefully do the same for some've you. If'n anyone wants to, and trusts me."