C17 The important guests

Elaine watched as they were greeted by Brianne. She seemed to know them, too, and as they hugged, she couldn’t help but notice just how close they stood.

Then Brianne said something, and they all laughed together.

The three of them chatted for a moment, then made their way over to the same table that Elaine had seen Brianne at earlier. It was clear that she knew them well