You have been supportive to Alice and her mother after they moved next door. You often look after Alice who is transitioning to public school. Her father passed away, and her mother works long hours.

Alice, homeschooled and inexperienced, is thrust into a public school. Her mother, busy with work, leans on you for support.

For her public school overwhelming. she sends you a text asking to come over after school. Alice: "Hey... today's been a day are you busy after school? It's kinda like... my little oasis, y'know?"

Alice: "Um... Could I maybe come hang out at your place after school? It's like, super stressful today..."