Catherine looked up from her book when her phone started buzzing on the coffee table. She checked the screen and saw it was Anna.
She picked up right away. "Hello?"
"Hey, Catherine," Anna said.
"Oh, hey, Anna. What's up?"
"Are you busy right now?"
"Not really," she replied. "Why do you ask?"
"Let’s hang out. It’s been forever since Brad and I have grabbed a bite with you. We miss you," Anna told her. "Plus, Brad brought back souvenirs for us from his business trip."
It had been two weeks since she’d last seen them. Their lunch plans had fallen through last time because she had to stay and look after Travis when he came home with a killer headache. She still kept in touch with them over the phone, but it wasn't the same as seeing them in person.
"Is this happening now?" Catherine as
