She smiled at him. "Exactly! Friends are friends regardless of how close you are."

Colby nodded. She knew how important family was, and she tried to never take them for granted. "I know. Family is who sticks by you no matter what."

She chewed her lip slightly. She wanted to - how awesome would that be? - but she was pretty sure Damien would be pissed if and when he found out. So she stalled a little. "Which border? 'Cause I know some Spanish, but hardly any French at all."