Padded-Pals

As the day of the play day dawned, Meriden, filled with anticipation, arrived at the front door and rang the doorbell. Lois, who had just finished all the preparations, greeted them with a smile. 'It's good to see you,' she said. 'I hope everything has been set up all right. Are you guys enjoying the house?' The air was filled with the excitement of the upcoming play day. Meriden, grateful for Lois's help, expressed his hope for a lasting friendship between the boys. 'Thank you, Lois, for all the help. I hope this friendship will last for a long time. This is going to be good for Alex and Dewey.' Lois, with a reassuring smile, led them inside, fostering a sense of warmth and support. Meanwhile, Malcolm, engrossed in his schoolwork, couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. He looked at Dewey's seemingly perfect life and wished he could have the same. The tension in the room was palpable. As this little incident unfolded, Meriden's keen observation caught Lois's attention. " Hey