"Hi Connie, thank you for inviting me," Kat greeted when Connie opened the door after she had knocked.
Connie smiled and quickly pulled Kat into a tight hug.
"Kat, so good to see you. I am glad you accepted our last-minute invite," she said then paused when she saw who was standing behind Kat. " Oh, and you brought Brittany too," she said moving to give the other girl the most awkward hug Kat had ever seen.
"Hi Mrs.B. Long time no see, "Brittany said beaming oblivious to the tension that had suddenly appeared.
"Hello dear. How have you been," Connie said in a quiet polite tone? Gone was the bubbly cheerful one she always had.
"I have been good," Brittany replied.
"That's great. Well, let's not stand by the door the whole evening, come on in." Connie said stepping aside to let them i
