“It’s been five years, and you two haven’t changed,” Nicole said, smiling at the pair. “Even when you both become part of the family, I bet you’ll still tease each other.”

Lulu started to say, “We’re used to it. We’ve always been…” She paused, her eyes widening. “Nicole, do you remember now?”

“Just some stuff from school,” Nicole said with a casual smile. Though she still struggled with gaps in her memory, recalling her school days was a hopeful sign.

“That’s great!” June and Lulu exclaimed. Memories from school were a start, and they were hopeful more would return.

“Let’s toast to Nicole’s memory of school days!” June exclaimed, preparing the drinks. As the night went on, they chatted, ate, and felt the buzz from the drinks.

“One more round!” June declared, refilling her friends’ glasses. But before they could even sip, someone swiftly took their glasses away.

direction her glass had vanished, but

you’re tipsy,” a voice said, sounding a bit

blinked. “Samuel? Is that

on, time to head home,” Samuel replied, lifting

her legs and almost causing Samuel

her

“You better watch

much,” Samuel said, chuckling. He then scooped her up again. “I’ll

gone, I’m heading out too,” Lulu said, rising unsteadily. She felt disoriented, vaguely aware that June was no longer there and

but stumbled. Instinctively, Spencer reached out to steady her. “I’ll

stand

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