"Yeah, the heater's been acting up," Alicia said, shutting the door.  She tugged the lock closed, always careful to make sure no one unwanted could come in.  She turned to Juliette, "Are you thirsty?  Do you want some water or something?"

She wished she could offer Juliette more, she wished she could afford to take her out to eat or out to a movie or something to at least pay for her repeated kindness.  Alicia was aware of Juliette's mass of wealth.  At times she wished she could have wealth like that.  Then she could have at least helped her brother.  Alicia sighed at the thought.  She was glad for Juliette's friendship.  Somehow Juliette seemed to always make Jake feel better.