After dinner, the group moved into the living room, bringing with them a sense of calm that hadn't been present in a long while. The evening's meal had done wonders to lighten the mood, but there was still an underlying tension around Claire and Matt that no amount of food or laughter could seem to fully dissipate. On top of having to debrief themselves from the events of the past few weeks, along with the uncertainty of what lay ahead weighed heavily on everyone, they were dealing with the potential damage to their family.
Mia carried a tray of glasses while Matt followed behind with a bottle of red wine. They settled into the comfortable couches, the warm glow of the fireplace adding to the cozy atmosphere. Misty, now full and content, curled up at Mia's feet, her soft breathing a calming presence in the room.
