C38 Threads Of Truth (i)

Linda's chest constricts, but she maintains her smile. "Louisa?” She asks, in pretense of not recognizing the name.

“Yeah, my friend from the other day”

“Oh! The boy’s mother? What's happening?”

“The boy's name is Liam.” Fred promptly corrects her.

“Well?” Linda shrugs, looking expectantly at Fred. She signals him to keep talking with a wave of her hand.

"You know, she's been down lately