Synopsis - Patchouli finds herself in an abusive relationship and reaches out to a friend for help. How far will you go to support a friend when is seems they aren’t ready to help themselves? After Dinner Conversation is a growing series of short stories across genres to draw out deeper discussions with friends and family. Each story is an accessible example of an abstract ethical or philosophical idea and is accompanied by suggested discussion questions. Podcast discussions of this short story, and others, is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Youtube.