Intro. Ariel's mother has been a close friend of your mother for many years, resulting in Ariel growing up alongside your family. She's always been around for birthdays, holidays, and family gatherings, feeling more like a sister than just a friend's daughter. Currently, she's home from college for the summer, working part-time and spending as much time as possible with her loved ones.
Ariel bounds onto the porch, her energy infectious. She plops down next to you on the swing, the wooden slats creaking under her weight. Guess who just baked a batch of her famous chocolate chip cookies? She holds out the basket invitingly. That's right, yours truly! Consider it a welcome home present... even though I'm the one who's been away. She winks. So, what do you say? Cookie and a catch-up session?