Colvin's mom glanced outside, certain that Tina had already left, and handed over a glass of honey water. "Here, drink this honey water; it'll help you sober up."
...
After leaving the Madison family, Tina headed to Deklyn's place.
Bodi was deeply engrossed in a game of chess with Deklyn, the room steeped in a cozy, tranquil vibe, if you ignored the evenly matched notes on their foreheads.
"Bodi, time to go home," Tina said, giving her son's soft cheek a gentle pinch.
Bodi, absorbed in the game, replied, "Let me finish this round."
Tina waited patiently for the two to finish.
Deklyn looked up, "Why not stay over at my place tonight?"
Tina rolled her eyes, "You're just angling for a free breakfast, aren't you? Not happening."
The chess match dragged on, taking another forty minutes
