It was a rare Saturday afternoon when Brenda arrived home early. Typically, her shifts stretched late into the night, leaving little time to see Stacey. But today was different—an unexpected overlap in schedules meant she could leave after her morning rounds. Thrilled, she seized the chance to surprise her daughter.
As Brenda entered the house, she noticed Stacey’s startled expression. She dismissed it as surprise at seeing her home so early for once. Smiling, she headed straight to the kitchen, eager to prepare a proper lunch, something she hadn’t done in weeks.