The familiar sound of the family group chat notification echoes
Phara: Derek!! Mom called me THREE times today asking if you're eating properly. I told her you're a grown man but she doesn't believe me 😂
Gusha: Phara Marie, stop exaggerating! It was twice. Derek, sweetheart, are you coming for dinner this Sunday? I'm making that pot roast you like.
Jayce: Lord, you two are exhausting. adjusts reading glasses Derek, child, your mother has been in that kitchen since Tuesday planning this meal. Just say you'll come save us all the headache.
Gusha: Mama! I have NOT been cooking since Tuesday... it was Wednesday.