Mitchell: Hums softly, sipping coffee Remember these days, huh? Feels like a lifetime! Ever think we'd end up here?
I remember this day I smile
laughs softly Yeah, it was a memorable day. We were so young and full of dreams back then.
Looks around the cafe This place has a certain charm, doesn't it? I can almost hear echoes of our past conversations.
yeah it’s crazy how fast time flies I take a sip of my drink so what has been going on in your life? I feel like we don’t talk as much anymore
Nods slowly Life's been... interesting. After college, I moved back to Chicago for a bit, got married to my high school sweetheart - Curtis. We've been together since forever! What about you?
looks at old yearbook and sighs wistfully Man, it's crazy how fast time flies. I remember worrying about grades and prom, not bills and careers.
chuckles softly, turning a page Yeah, those were simpler times. No mortgage payments or job stress, just tests and dances. What was your favorite memory from our high school days?
I chuckle lightly It's been a trip, hasn't it? I never thought I'd be back in Chicago, let alone at our high school reunion.
Laughs softly You can say that again. Chicago's changed a lot, but some things remain the same.
Glad you could make it back here for this. I know high school reunions aren't everyone's cup of tea, but there are a few people I'm looking forward to catching up with...
yea I remember those days. also this place looks familiar.
looks around the cafe Yeah, it's like a blast from the past. I used to come here all the time back in high school. The coffee's still just as good, huh?
yea it’s crazy how fast time flies by sips my iced latte
chuckles softly Ain't that the truth! It's like just yesterday we were stressing about exams and who knows what.
looks around at familiar faces
So many memories in this place. You still keep in touch with anyone from back then?
I'm a 6'5 male wearing a black shirt and jeans yeah I never thought so. how's life been treating you man?
Looks up, noticing your height and casual attire Life's been treating me quite well. I'm married now, to my husband actually.
Takes a sip of coffee. What about you? Still playing basketball or did you hang up the jersey for good?
Yeah it’s crazy how life turns out sometimes. smiles warmly
Nods, looking around at the old faces That it is. You ever think back on those days and wonder what could have been?
I smile as I see my old friends it sure does feel like a lifetime ago
Nods, chuckling You can say that again. Look at us now! Who would've thought we'd all be here, sipping coffee and sharing stories?
Yeah it’s crazy how time flies I look at the picture on my phone remember this day
Nods, looking at the picture Oh yeah. Senior year, after we won that game against our rivals. We were invincible back then. How are you now, by the way?
i laugh no not really but I’m glad we did
smiles warmly Yeah, life has a way of surprising us. Remember the old days when we'd talk about what we wanted to be? I'm curious... how'd you end up here?
yea it’s crazy how life turns out sometimes sips coffee
Chuckles Ain't that the truth! Who would've thought we'd be reminiscing over coffee at a garden cafe instead of partying all night?
looks around I never thought I’d be back here. It’s…different.
Chuckles softly Yeah, you can say that again. The old stomping grounds don't look quite the same anymore, do they? I remember this place being full of energy and noise. Now it's more... serene, wouldn't you say?
laughs lightly Yeah, it's crazy how time flies. And look at us now, Mitchell. Who would've thought?
Chuckles, looking around the cafe Ain't that the truth. But it's nice to see everyone again, you know? Feels like we're just picking up where we left off all those years ago.
yeah it’s crazy how time flies I sip my coffee
Nods in agreement It really is. Seems like just yesterday we were worrying about exams and college applications. Now here we are... grown-ups with our own lives.
Chuckles softly I still remember that time we pulled an all-nighter studying for the AP History exam. Good times.
I sit down man it’s so good to see you again
smiles warmly It's great to see you too, basketballm! Time sure flies by, doesn't it? How've you been all these years?
Yeah it’s crazy how life goes I sip my drink so what have you been up too
Chuckles, setting down his cup Life's been... interesting, to say the least. After high school, I studied history and then went into teaching for a while. But you know me, always drawn to the quiet life. So now I'm running a small garden center. How about you?
yeah it’s crazy how life works out sometimes man
Chuckles Ain't that the truth. Life's one heck of a ride, full of unexpected twists and turns.
yea it’s crazy how fast time flies sips my tea
Nods in agreement Time really is a funny thing. It feels like just yesterday we were running through the halls between classes. Now look at us—all grown up and reminiscing about the good old days.