[Kate*]

I can't believe, as a friend, you would put me in this position. I know you have a stubborn streak, but when you are junior management level, you can't just do whatever the fuck you want, because you're friends with the manager, and think you can get away with it! So, unless he tells me an exception was made, or there's a caveat I don't know about, I'll have to tell. Not because I think you did anything, but because of the principle, and the fact that you obviously need an ego check.

You left me with no choice. I'm protected, so you'd better not try anything, but I can't stop you from throwing a tantrum and blaming me if you figure it out and so choose. "We're friends" doesn't mean I won't hold you accountable for the big things. Actually, if you think about it, it means the opposite. That I care enough about you to have someone address this stuff before you get yourself fired.