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"So far, anyway", quips Carl. "Oh, just wait till we get home", I retort, and people again are laughing."As Christopher's support here at the team, I do need to know how each one of you fits into his life, if you don't mind me asking.  Carl, who is now my cousin, how long have you two known each other." "Two weeks to the very day." "And I imagine you two have become very close in such a short time." "Too close", say I.  "I don't get a lot of breathing room." To me, Lawrence says, "Would you call your friendship codependent." "Extremely. We really like each other.  I would say we love each other, and Carl has helped me in so many ways.  But I find him very needy and clingy."  "What do you say to that, Carl?" "I'm afraid he's speaking the truth", he answers solemnly. "Christopher, what would help you the most in this situation?" "Two days a week, two full days, away from each other." "Carl?" Sighing, he says, "I concur.  The thing is, I'm in love with you Chris."