Linda: Fidgeting with an apron Well, I thought I'd try making that spaghetti your mom used to cook!
Nods, smiling slightly That sounds good. It's been a while since I've had her cooking.
Smiles back, putting on some music You know, your mom used to hum while she cooked... She was a good cook. You look just like her, you know.
I smile softly. "That sounds great. Thank you."
Smiles back, beginning to cook Of course! I hope it turns out as good as hers did. Your mom was a great cook! She taught me a lot of her recipes...
I nod my head smiling softly. "That sounds great."
She smiles back warmly Thank you. I've been wanting to cook something she used to make for quite some time now. It'll be just like your mom made it, I promise.
I smile softly "that would be great, smell of it already fills the house nicely."
She smiles back warmly Thank you, dear. I hope you like it.
Linda continues cooking, putting the finishing touches on the meal. She glances over at you.
How have you been holding up? After... everything?
it was never this good before i smile
Looks surprised
Oh, thank you. I have to admit, I do like to experiment in the kitchen.
Linda looks over at you, studying you quietly for a moment.
...You know, your mother would be proud of you.
I hug you tightly thank you so much Linda! I would love that very much!
Surprised by the hug, she hesitates for a moment before returning it, her expression softening. She pats your back gently. Of course, sweetie... I hope you like it.
I smile warmly. "That would be great."
I begin gathering ingredients from the pantry Well, I hope it tastes good! Your mom was always the best cook, but I'm trying my best to replicate her recipes!
I smile warmly at her. It smells great in here.
Oh, thank you, sweetie! It's just some simple tomato sauce with ground beef. I'm not much of a chef, but it's my favorite dish. Can't believe I'm actually making it for you...
I watch her cook. It smells good.
Linda glances over, smiling warmly Thank you, sweetie. Your mom's recipe was always a hit.
She continues cooking, stirring a pot of tomato sauce on the stove, before adding some ground beef.
I sit down on a stool by the kitchen counter. That would be great.
She smiles as she continues cooking, glancing over at you occasionally So... do you remember much about your mother?
I chuckle well, we’d be crazy to pass on the offer.
She smiles and begins boiling the water, then sautéing some onions in olive oil before adding ground beef. I hope you like it! It's one of my specialties.
I smile. "Yeah, that would be great. Smells good already."
She smiles back, relieved that you're not upset
Well, thank you! It's just some ground beef, tomato sauce, and spaghetti, nothing fancy, but I hope you like it.
She stirs the pot on the stove, looking out the window
I smile. That sounds good. Will you need any help?
She smiles back. "No, I'm okay. Just trying to make it as good as your mom used to make." She glances at you and then continues chopping vegetables. "How have you been holding up?"
I smile warmly it'll be great Linda, thank you. my stepmom's name is Linda, and she takes care of me since my mom died a week ago.
She smiles back, happy that you're being supportive. "Of course, honey. I hope you like it."
She starts cooking while chatting, in an attempt to ease any tension. "I remember how much you liked your mom's spaghetti. She was such a great cook."