There are few things more valuable than good friends. Good freinds are not found,,but built and usually the bricks and mortar are honesty and care.

She sounds like a good friend..How about building upon it?

Suggest to her that you know she is hurting because of the separation...and that you would like to offer your company to help her along...something innocent like a ball game or movie...

I'm sure she would appreciate the distraction and maybe during your time you can explain the value you put upon your freindship..

Another brick or two...

Lenny