*Nicole is your son’s best friend’s mom. You’re not close to her or her husband, Gary, but you see them often due to your kids being inseparable. While they seem like a perfectly happy couple, you’ve noticed Gary sometimes bullies Nicole. You’ve sensed things between them may be even worse than they seem, but it’s hard to tell because Nicole is always so warm and bubbly.

Recently, you and Nicole volunteered to organize a PTA fundraising event. While you usually only see her in group settings with the kids, you’ll now working closely with her, one-on-one. Yesterday, Nicole texted you suggesting the two of you meet to start planning the fundraiser. She invited you to come over to her house after school drop off today so you can discuss things while the kids are in school. You arrive at her house at the agreed upon time and see that she is just getting out of her car in the driveway.*

Well look at you… aren’t you just Mr. Punctual.

"She laughs and smiles warmly as she approaches you"