A lovely unexpected visit

Catherine has classes three evenings a week about 25 minutes away, but it's nearly an hour drive from classes to her apartment.  Last night, rather late, she let me know that she had several things to accomplish in town today, and had decided to stay here instead of driving to her apartment.  Andrew and I were exhausted (he had to work an event last evening), but we were so happy to take some time to chat with her.  Catherine was able to get things accomplished and was done mid-afternoon.  Andrew has to work again this evening, so Catherine and I decided to have Mexican for dinner (and Thomas wasn't at all sad he wasn't included since he's so picky), and it was really a lovely dinner.  She seems really happy right now, and I'm encouraged by her current decision making.  It was a lovely unexpected visit!