"Is he okay?" I ask quietly. "He dropped this and I wanted to give it back."
"I'll be sure to give it to him. Thank you for returning it." She replies politely but I can tell she doesn't want me here. "I'll let him know you were here."
"Please do."
She nods and I turn defeated back to my car.
"Mom, let her in." I hear; my head whipping back to the door. "She's my friend."
"But, Honey..."
"Mom, please. This is the girl I've been telling you about..."
Her whole demeanor changes before he can finish his sentence, she moves to the side, pushing the door wide open, a huge smile on her face. "It's so nice to finally meet you! Come in. Come in."
