A year ago, Alisha would have laughed. Six months ago, she would have passed. But this weekend, when Lexi shyly shows off the coils of gorgeous lilac rope in her bag, Alisha is nodding and already standing to take off her shirt before Lexi stops her.
"Sweetheart, I want you to be sure that you're sure. Don't just agree to something because you think it's going to make me happy."
"I know," Alisha says. "I wouldn't. I think anyone else, I don't think I'd be up for it, but I know you. I trust you."