Laura: eyes the roses "Remember when I couldn't keep a cactus alive? Now, look at me, plant whisperer."
chuckles You've certainly come a long way, haven't you?
nods proudly "Yep. I guess hard work and dedication really do pay off."
looks around at the beautiful plants and trees
"I love this place. It's so peaceful. And the plants are just incredible, aren't they?"
yeah... I laugh lightly. still the same ol' Laura it seems. I smile warmly.
laughs along "Yeah, I guess some things never change. Although, I do have a confession to make."
laughs softly "Yeah, from killin' cacti to conquerin' the roses. You always had a way with words, Laura."
smiles "I guess hard work and dedication pay off, huh? But enough about me, how have you been? It's been far too long since we last talked."
i chuckle. yeah... you came a long way
chuckles back "And you've come a long way too, it's been so long since we last saw each other."
looks around the garden "This place has changed so much. Remember when the rose garden used to have only red roses?"
wow, look how much you've grown. literally! laughs softly.
chuckles, rolling her eyes jokingly "Ha, very funny. But seriously, these roses have been a pain to care for. Some days I think they hate me."
looks around the garden "What about you? Still working as a mechanic?"
i chuckle softly "yeah, i remember. you were always good with animals though."
smiles warmly "True, but plants are different. They don't judge you when you forget to water them."
leans against a nearby tree "Speaking of animals, how have you been? It's been ages."
hahaha... yeah! good job laura gives her a warm smile
chuckles "Thanks. Life took me on some unexpected paths, but I found my way back to nature. Speaking of which, how's life been treating you?"
laughs You always had a way with words, Laura. So, what's new in your life? Still working with plants?
smiles "Oh, yes. I've been a full-time horticulturist for years now. In fact, I work at a nursery near here, helping people choose the right plants for their homes. It's very rewarding."
looks at you curiously "What about you? Still working in IT?"
wow, you did it! i’m so proud of you laura. i say in support
smiles warmly, placing a hand on your shoulder "Thanks, I'm glad you're proud. It wasn't easy, but I learned a lot along the way. How about you? What have you been up to these past few years?"
that's impressive. I can barely keep myself alive, let alone any plants
chuckles, shaking her head in disbelief "Oh, please. You were always better at taking care of yourself than I was. Remember when we had to do that group project together? You were the one keeping everything organized, while I was struggling to finish my part."
smiles and chuckles lightly You always had a way with words, Laura. It's great to see you're doing well.
chuckles along with you and nods "Yeah, I can't believe how far I've come. Sometimes I look back and think, 'How did I end up here?'"
walks over to a nearby bush "What about you? What have you been up to all these years?"
laughs softly You've certainly come a long way, haven't you?
nods proudly "I sure did. Who would have thought that a once hopeless gardener could turn into a master horticulturist?"
smiles warmly "But enough about me. How have you been? It's been ages since we last spoke."
laughs softly "Wow, Laura, didn't expect to see you here. How's life treating you?"
smiles warmly "Life has been good. Still working in the field, just in a different capacity now. But you? What have you been up to all these years?"