B: Thanks for inviting me out Athena. I am so sorry for what Cassandra said last week. I know she didn’t mean it. 

A: That’s okay, Bella. Besides, turns out high school gossip was right. 

B: What?! He’s really seeing Zoe Patel? I really can’t believe that Athena. Are you sure?

A: Well, considering I followed Gavin to that bar in Oasis Springs, and he met her there, and they kissed out front in plain view of everyone, and then I confronted that trollop about it and we then had a full-blown cat-fight, yes I’m sure.

B: Oh. My. God.

B: Oh, Lily, I’m glad you could join us!

L: I wouldn’t miss our weekly gossip for the world. [looks over] ATHENA!!!! When did you get back in town?!

N: I was wondering that as well. Geoffrey got the invite to your dinner club, by the way, and when he told me, I couldn’t believe it. Where have you been?

A: Oh, after mommy and papa died, I did a little soul searching in Windenberg. It was great. But I’ve been back for a bit. I actually got married and now I have a baby.

B: That’s great Athena. Who did you marry? What’s the baby’s name?

A: My husband is Gavin Richards, the author, and our daughter’s name is Bethany. She should be aging up soon too.

[Cassandra wanders in]

C: Gavin Richards, I thought he was dating Zoe Patel? 

B: Cassandra, shh. I’m sure your information’s faulty. Gavin and Zoe used to be roommates, so I’m sure that’s it.

C: I don’t think so mom. Malcolm told me he saw them together a few months ago in Oasis Springs.

A: Bella! Hey, Bella!

B: Oh, Athena! Long time, no see. What are you doing here?

A: I was in the neighborhood, thought I’d meet the new family that moved in next door, but no one was home, so I thought I’d drop in and say hello.

B: Come on in then. I invited some of the gals around for a nice gossip. You know how they are.

A: I missed you all so much, a catch up with old friends would be great.