The moment Lily steps into the restaurant, Tara and Riley gasp, their eyes widening in utter shock. They remain frozen in their seats, unable to move.
Lily chuckles as she walks toward them, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. “Long time no see, you guys,” she says with a warm smile.
Tara blinks, finally snapping out of her stupor. She stands up quickly and rushes to hug Lily. “I really missed you, Lily,” she says, her voice filled with emotion.
Lily hugs her back, nodding. “And I missed you too.”
As Tara pulls away from the hug, Riley, still seated, addresses the elephant in the room, “You’re pregnant, Lily. Like, heavily pregnant,” she states, her eyes wide with astonishment.
Standing beside Lily, Tara also looks at her friend’s big belly.
“Yeah, it’s pretty obvious,” Lily sa
