Catching Up Casually
They chatted lightly as they ate, intentionally skimming over deeper, more emotional subjects. Jamie asked Emily about her school life, and she responded with excitement, talking about her favorite class projects and a field trip to the zoo. Her voice bubbled with energy and pride.
Sarah added to the conversation with amusing stories—like how the neighbor’s dog had escaped and chased squirrels into their backyard. The laughter around the table felt healing. For the first time in a long while, Jamie didn’t feel like a soldier returning from war—he felt like a father and husband again.
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