i know you are going to say that you don't mind if she has other gender friends BUT i think that his continued absence is for the good of your relationship w her.
Just watch, Andy. She likes to inline skate, yes? Can you make plans to go do that but not invite her? If that guy stays out of the picture long enough she just might want to go w you. You'll have established the pattern of going skating and it won't seem that you're trying to fill that spot that the mf filled for her.
she needs companionship. just trying to line you up to be the one when she takes her nose out of her book.
Right on, lily! I like this!!!
JJ
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