The Bench: Jon Remembers Another "New" Friend

"So," the girl continued to talk, diverting Jon from his thoughts. "Are we still on for tonight? I've been waiting *days* for it." Jon turned back in her direction. What was she talking about? She was acting like they were friends. He focused on her face and suddenly knew her. Yes, of course, this girl *was* his friend. They had been friends for years, almost as long as he had been friends with Sam. How could he forget that? "Jon?" the girl asked. "How 'bout it?" Yes, he knew this girl. Her name was ...