The laughter of children filled Alice’s ears as Tina and her strolled down the tiny cement path that circled the green grass of the park. It was a bright, Sunday afternoon, and the blonde was enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. Alice’s eyes were focused on the sturdy trees that provided a thin canopy of shade from the hot sun. She was fascinated by some of the grotesque angles the branches formed.

Alice looked at Tina who was pushing Angelica’s stroller, while quietly humming, “What do you think I would look like if I was a tree?”

Tina let out a tiny chuckle and turned her head to the right, so she could look at Alice, “Your kidding, right?”

“Seriously, do you think I would be one of those puny trees that has like five branches with barely any leaves on it, or would I be one of those big ones that has all those weird ugly branches with moss all over them.” Alice looked at Tina, waiting for the blonde to reply.

“Well, I definitely think you would be one of those tall, strong looking ones. You know the trees that are like hundreds of years old, and your branches would be filled with thick green leaves, so you could provide cover for anyone needing shelter.” Feeling satisfied with her answer, Tina looked down at her daughter.

Alice let Tina’s response sink in before shaking her head, “I agree with the tall part, but I think I would be tall and skinny, and my branches would be all twisted up, and I would have a few leaves sprinkled here and there, but not enough to provide any kind of shade.”

“Why do you think that?”

Alice shrugged her shoulders, “I don’t know, it just seems fitting.”

Tina stared at her friend for a few seconds longer, before changing the subject, “How’s Kerry?”

A smile spread across Alice’s lips, “She’s good.”

“And how’s the whole relationship going.” Tina asked

“Neither of us is looking for anything serious, so right now we’re just focused on having a good time. Just to let you in on a little secret the sex is way beyond mind blowing.” Alice winked at her friend.