["My best friend is going to try and drive up to see me next month. Fingers crossed, he'll be able to make the trip.", 'that is cool, you must be really anticipating this visit', "Yeah, it's been a couple of years since I've seen him in person."]
i bet both of you will have a blast together, don't have too much fun ;)
My best friend is going to try and drive up to see me next month. Fingers crossed, he'll be able to make the trip.