Obligation

This evening I would rather sit at home, in front of my fire, or more likely in front of my computer screen, with a glass of wine in hand and some chocolates.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCLggnjbsqQ
However, my best friend has asked me to come over as she is in crisis.
It is of course man-related. I am now going to be spending my evening in a town I dislike, going out on a Friday night when I am shattered and sleeping in her spare room instead of my bed. Sigh.
But needs must and all; she would, and did do the same for me when I was in crisis. What I'd really like though is for her to meet someone who didn't cause her so much grief. She has children but last year took on another child in the form of this new boyfriend. I was witness to one of their rows last Saturday and was grateful for the company of another friend who I could pretend I was talking to, oblivious of their squabble.
But, because I have well and truly discovered who my real friends are in recent months, I cannot let her down.

On top of this, when I came home to pack my overnight bag, I discovered that on the last occasion I used it, I did not remove a bottle of shampoo. It has now emptied itself all over the bottom of the bag so I now have to take my small suitcase tonight and probably give the impression that I would like to move in for a few weeks.

The final reason I do not want to go out tonight is that her previous boyfriend is still in love with her, but if he cannot have her, then I will do. He comments on many of my facebook statuses (he has already done so this evening- twice) and recently sent me an entire poem in latin. Sometimes he thinks better of his comments and removes them.

He also uses LOL a lot which is unforgiveable.

Wish me luck - I am not relishing the night ahead.