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Ricardo got home and, when he opened the door, he found Ane and I talking animatedly. His eyes lit up upon seeing the scene, and he smiled warmly. "Looks like I'm missing quite a conversation."

Ane and I laughed, and I got up to greet him with a kiss. "Welcome back darling. You have no idea the deep conversations you're missing out on."

Ricardo joked, feigning indignation. "Looks like I'm being left out of the women's secrets here."

Ane intervened, laughing. "Nothing like that, Ricardo. We were just sharing deep thoughts about life, motherhood and the importance of having a great friend around."

He winked at me and then at Ane. "Well, then I guess I have a lot to learn."

We decided that instead of getting buried in deep thought, it was time to get together and enjoy a nice dinner together. As we sat at the table, I felt grateful to have these two amazing people in my life.

During dinner, conversations flowed naturally. Ane and Ricardo had a special chemistry, a unique blend of friends