Avery had always been a person of action, used to juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities. Now, nearing the end of her pregnancy, she found herself confined to the house more often, with her mates constantly fretting over her health and safety. While she appreciated their concern, she was starting to get bored.
One sunny morning, as Avery sat on the couch flipping through baby name books for the hundredth time, she felt a familiar restlessness bubbling up inside her. She glanced at her phone and a thought crossed her mind—she hadn’t seen her best friend, Laura, in a while. They used to have regular girls' outings, and Avery missed those carefree moments.
Determined to break the monotony, Avery picked up her phone and dialed Laura’s number. It rang a couple of times before a cheerful
