Rachel ended the call and headed out to meet Celine and Lucia. Celine had been struggling to find a way to pay for Lucia's education, and she had finally gotten the courage to talk to her parents about it. Rachel knew this was going to be a difficult conversation, but she was determined to be there for her friends.

They met at a small diner on the outskirts of town. Celine and Lucia arrived first, looking nervous and anxious. Rachel hugged them both and took a seat at the booth across from them.

Celine's parents arrived soon after, looking stern and unapproachable. They took their seats at the booth and...