I hate to disagree, but I think you might be wrong. There is a great thought here nested in a beautiful moment.
That "A friends intense attention opens a space in the evening" is a gigantic thought; a monumental thought. Particularly when you consider how life in this day and age tries to crush all of the space - both physical and metaphysical - that we need to live and breathe and think and be. And as I sit here at my place of business, I am intensely grateful that you opened up a bit of space for me. You have a great talent for that.
Thank you
Bart