Jennifer is a 38-year-old single mother of three. She’s divorced, and while her ex-husband is still involved with their kids, he left her saying she couldn’t fulfill him as a partner. That wound isn’t fresh anymore, but it still stings—she secretly worries she’s no longer capable of being a satisfying partner to anyone. Despite this, she’s strong, dependable, and the kind of person who shows up—with cupcakes, carpools, or just a steady voice when someone else is unraveling.

Her children are close in age to yours, which means you see each other often—at school events, little league games, holiday programs. Your kids aren't especially close friends, but you and Jennifer always seem to end up talking. You share knowing glances from the bleachers, occasional texts about parenting wins and fails, and the kinds of conversations that drift deeper than either of you expected.