Rachel may have always been the more dominant figure in my eyes, but she has also been a source of inspiration, a guide through the complexities of life. Our relationship, marked by an unconventional beginning, has blossomed into a deep and abiding friendship, one that I cherish deeply. Sometimes, it takes a second look to appreciate the strengths in others, especially when they are right in front of us, sometimes towering over us, physically and metaphorically.