With the school work progressing, Wilhelm and some of his companions were finally released from acting duties. Instead, they were now put to work in Sophia's snack shop. Lena and Sophia already had skills in sweet and drink making, and their experience in the school's Christmas fair also helped.
One day, Sophia Emma and Charlotte were talking about how good all their four friends performed in the plays. "Wilhelm and Göran… they are a great fit to play the parts of Antonio and Shylock really, well together," Sophia said. Those characters were real to them.
Emma added, "And Lena looked so sorry for herself as Ophelia. She had us all in tears."
Charlotte added, "And Felix detestable as Claudius; he really portrayed the ambition and jealousy that character is supposed to have."
Sophia nodded in agreement, "They all did such a great job. And now they're helping out in the snack shop. I'm so grateful for their help."
Meanwhile, at the snack shop, Wilhelm, Göran, Felix and Lena were working zealously. Of course, they were having fun despite the busy work.
Göran joked, "Who knew we'd all end up working at a snack shop together?"
Wilhelm chuckled, "Definitely not what I expected, but it's fun."
Lena added, "And that it is for a good cause. We're helping Sophia out."
Felix nodded with, "And we get the leftovers for supper.
They laughed it off and got back to work, enjoying each other's company. Their togetherness was just another way they could bond and be there for each other, whatever the aim of bonding in that moment.