Grown Conscious

Edith leaned on the kitchen counter with a bowl of fruits on the table. She stabbed one of the apple slices and took a bite as she listened to her friend, Lily, updating her about their kids' situation.

"Doesn't this mean that Alex is sort of on probation?" Lily asked after a while. "They were going to date anyway, why not just agree and date."

"Hazel had never paid attention to anyone and think of being of a relationship. It was not easy to find out that her best friend is in love with her." Edith let out a sigh. "Hazel thinks it was a little hard to think of Alex as something else other than friends, but at the same time, she finds it hard to imagine a life without Alex around her. Since Hazel couldn't figure out what she wanted to do, giving Alex a chance to convince her was the best thing she can come up with."

"You're taking Hazel's side."

"Of course, she's my kid," Edith said. "Whatever it is, I will support and respect her decision."