Alicia went into the kitchen to get the water.  She grabbed one of the sealed water bottles she stowed under the table and returned.  When she returned to the living room she saw Juliette examining the heater.  "Um," Alicia considered and handed Juliette her water bottle.  She hated to ask for help, she never wanted Juliette to think they were friends just because of her money.  Sure, they met because of their financial differences, but they became friends because of their personalities.  "Uh, well, I think we'll be okay, it should be warming up by next month."  Even as she said it, Alicia knew Jake might not be around that long, but she hoped and prayed for a miracle.