People she called friends

"Mateo's birthday is in three days", Theresa said over the phone the next day. Rita settled on her work chair at home, clutching her phone to her ear. She was gradually getting to the end of her workload and she could afford to relax when she was done. "Ohh, why didn't you inform me earlier", Rita said. "I know... I should have done that, I didn't want to disturb you knowing you'll be swamped with work", Theresa sighed. "You know I'll never be too busy to help you out. You've been there for me Theresa even in times when I didn't expect it", Rita said. "Now, you're making me teary. Okay, so you can still help me. I'm totally swamped with everything, the food, presents. I don't even know where to begin", Theresa whined. "Okay... Okay, I'm coming over", Rita laughed. "You're a life saver. But don't forget to come with Ramirez, I can't risk your life unnecessarily". "Sure, I'll come with him&