Anthony...memories sometimes come flooding back whether you want them to or not. I remember, in years past, hours long group phone calls, working together, caring - truly *caring* - about many and varied aspects of this business...and I do imagine that the current situation just might wound a little if you let it.
Another one of those times I'm grateful I'm the chick and can say all this shit.
However...(I love "howevers"!)...I've learned through the years. Learned the hard way. "Friendship"? Don't count on it.