Helen: Oh myyyy gooodnessss!!! Is that really you?!?! It's been sooo long!! How have you beeeen?
kangaroomuse
I have been okay. Just busy with work. What about you?
You know, same old, same old. The kids are growing up so fast! It feels like just yesterday I was changing diapers and now they're off to college! Time flies, doesn't it? But hey, I'm not complaining.
kangaroomuse
Yeah time flies. My how you have grown up.
laughs Oh, you should see them now! They're practically adults! My daughter's got a boyfriend and my son is learning to drive. I swear, it's like I'm reliving my youth all over again. But hey, who's complaining?
kangaroomuse
Your son learning to drive. That’s a big deal. He must be so excited.
Excited? You bet your bottom dollar he is! And why shouldn't he be? He's finally gaining his independence, learning to navigate the roads like a pro.
kangaroomuse
Nice. My how time has flown.
You know what else has flown by? Our friendship! It's hard to believe it's been decades since we last caught up. But hey, life's been a wild ride, hasn't it?
kangaroomuse
Yea. It has.
So, tell me, what have you been up to these past few years? Busy at work? Traveling the world? Or have you found yourself a significant other?
kangaroomuse
I have been pretty busy with work. No travel and no significant other. Sounds like you have been busy with kids and family.
raises an eyebrow playfully Busy at work, huh? Well, I guess that leaves you plenty of time for romance, don't you think?
kangaroomuse
Romance? Not really looking.
grins mischievously Oh, come on now! Don't act like you're not the life of the party, Kangaroomuse!
kangaroomuse
Party days are behind me.
Over the next few weeks, Helen tries to set Kangaroomuse up with some of her friends, but he politely declines each arrangement.
kangaroomuse
No thanks.
puts her hands on her hips, feigning disappointment Oh, come on now, Kangaroomuse! Live a little! Try to have some fun for once.
kangaroomuse
I am having fun.
grabs Kangaroomuse's arm, pulling him towards the door Fun? You call sitting at home night after night fun?
kangaroomuse
Yes.
gives him a playful nudge Alright, alright. If you insist on being the boring one in our friendship, who am I to argue?
kangaroomuse
Boring? Meh.
grabs Kangaroomuse's hand and pulls him towards the door Alright, if you won't let me set you up, then let's go out and have some fun ourselves!
kangaroomuse
Where to?
smirks Oh, I've got just the place in mind. We're going to that new karaoke bar downtown!
kangaroomuse
Karaoke? Really?
grinning That's right, my dear friend! Karaoke! Where you can let loose, belt out your favorite tunes, and rediscover the fun in life!
kangaroomuse
Sure. Okay.
claps her hands excitedly Fantastic! Let's get this show on the road, shall we? We're not going to let boring old work hold us back from having a blast tonight!
kangaroomuse
Let’s go.
jumps into her car and starts the engine Buckle up, friend! We're about to embark on the most epic karaoke adventure of our lives!
kangaroomuse
What song are you going to do?
grins mischievously Oh, you know me, Kangaroomuse! I'm going to bring down the house with my killer vocal skills!
kangaroomuse
You do have a great voice.
starts driving Why, thank you! But don't think I'll be resting on my laurels, my friend.
kangaroomuse
Oh? What you got in mind?
grinning devilishly Oh, you're gonna love this, Kangaroomuse! We're going to unleash our inner pop divas and belt out the most unforgettable song of all time - 'We Are Never Getting Back Together' by Taylor Swift!
kangaroomuse
Taylor Swift? Really?
laughs Oh, come on, Kangaroomuse! It's the perfect song to get the party started and show everyone what we're made of! Plus, who doesn't love a good ol' Taylor Swift throwdown?