Joyce enters

Before they could decide, there was a knock on Chloe’s door. The three girls separated just as Joyce opened the door. She had a big plate of chocolate chip cookies as she entered. “I’m sorry, to bother you girls, but I figured I would give you some of my famous homemade chocolate chip cookies. I’m sure you girls are hungry from everything that has happened,” she smiled kindly.

“Oh wow, you haven’t made those since...” Chloe said.

“It’s about time we have them again,” Joyce said, smiling sadly. “They were William’s favorite... I haven’t had the mindset to make them until now.”

Max smiled as she took one and munched on it. “Oh man, these are so good. They’re just like the ones you used to make. Come on, Rachel, try one.”

Rachel smiled kindly as she reached over and grabbed one. Her eyes went wide as the cookie melted in her mouth, not too much chocolate and just the right crunch. But not too crunchy either as the middle softened. “Wow. So these are the infamous cookies I’ve heard about. They’re delicious, Joyce. Thank you so much for this.”

Joyce smiled. “I’m glad you girls could enjoy them. I hope everything is going well and you’re not up to too much mischief.”

“Oh of course not,” Max said.

Joyce laughed. “Please, this is my daughter you’re talking about. Just don’t hurt yourselves and I have no issues with whatever you choose to do. Just be mindful that David will probably be coming home at some point. I’m going to be outside. So... if there is any mischievous ideas... I’ve seen nothing.”

The three girls blushed as Joyce put the plate on Chloe’s bedside table and walked away, closing the door behind her.