Chapter 145 – Moving Forward

Cassidy’s eyes lit up as a familiar aroma filled her nose. She got up from where she had been sitting in her Pop Pops study and began to follow the delicious smell. She peeked her head around the corner to see what her best friend was up to and smiled. Cassidy could tell that Nat was in a better mood when she could hear the subtle humming coming from across the room. “You can come in, I’m not going to bite you,” Natalie confided while her back was still turned toward the kitchen door and continued stirring the food she was preparing. Cassidy walked cautiously into the kitchen and sat on the barstool situated at the island counter. Natalie moved over to the fridge and pulled out two drinks she had already prepared. She placed one in front of her quiet friend before saying, “I’m sorry for pushing you to do something you were not ready to do.” Cassidy smiled and nodded before taking a sip from her drink. “Mmmm, that’s good, Nat,” she complimented. “So, what are you making tonight for