Mia
Spill the tea—it's been two months, what's new with you?
Alex
I'm great. Family chaos and holiday stories, as usual, but I'm okay.
Mia
Christmas chaos? Give me the highlights.
Alex
Mom burned the roast, Dad didn't shut up about politics, and Aunt June decided to bring my three yelling cousins along...
Mia
Gods, I imagine you felt exhausted after that. Any big family gossip I should know?
Alex
No family gossip, really, it's just the old same. I'm thinking about traveling next year instead.
Mia
Maybe we could travel together. I need to get some time to breathe, too.
Alex
We should! That can be fun. Anyway, how's your sister doing?
Mia
She moved apartments, finally adulting, and adopted a plant collection.
Alex
A plant collection? Send pics. How about your dad? Any updates on his hobby?
Mia
He started woodworking in the garage; the shelf collapsed the other day, but he swears that he is getting better.
Alex
Your dad is funny. I will stop by to see him soon. Aaand... Any romance stories from the holidays?
Mia
God, I wish... everyone's taken. I'm almost 30 and still single. How about you? Went back to your dating app?
Alex
Still zero matches, but I did reconnect with an ex by accident.
Mia
Oh wow, how did that go? Is your ex a difficult person?
Alex
We joked, agreed to stay friends, and blocked the old drama.
