Most saw them as really close friends. They didn’t seem to show affection towards each other in public places such as the movie theater or walking down the street. When Edith met a woman in the hospital waiting room, she referred to Abby as her friend. The nurses and doctors assumed that Abby and Edith were close friends because Edith didn’t tell them otherwise. Also, Abby’s nephew and wife seemed to also think they were just friends. However, I think the nephew knew better because as his wife dictated what to do with Abby’s belongings, his sensitivity towards Edith’s feelings
Most saw them as really close friends. They didn’t seem to show affection towards each other in public places such as the movie theater or walking down the street. When Edith met a woman in the hospital waiting room, she referred to Abby as her friend. The nurses and doctors assumed that Abby and Edith were close friends because Edith didn’t tell them otherwise. Also, Abby’s nephew and wife seemed to also think they were just friends. However, I think the nephew knew better because as his wife dictated what to do with Abby’s belongings, his sensitivity towards Edith’s feelings