LINDA POV
Linda arrived at Vivienne's house with her daughter Maya in tow. The two girls, Maya and Lydia, immediately ran off to play, excited to spend time together.
Vivienne greeted Linda warmly, happy to see her friend. "It's so great to see you! How have you been?"
Linda smiled, taking a seat in the living room. "I've been good. Just busy with work and Maya's activities. You know how it is."
Dr. Cartel joined them, and they chatted about their lives, sharing stories and laughter.
Meanwhile, Smith observed Maya and Lydia playing together, feeling a bit left out. He missed having a close friend like his sister did.
Vivienne noticed Smith's expression and made a mental note to talk to him about it later.
As the afternoon wore on, Linda helped Vivienne prepare dinner while the kids continued to play.
As they worked in the kitchen, Linda asked Vivienne, "How's everything going? You know, with Smith and... everything?"
