“What scene are you two performing?” A gentle voice suddenly spoke.

Noah had been ignoring Hope, but the moment he heard the voice, he couldn’t help but turn around.

There, Peter Hester walked in between the seats, holding a plush rabbit, and eventually sat down next to Hope.

He handed the rabbit to her. “Hey, sis, this is for you. I just got it from one of the little games outside.”

Hope hugged the rabbit, running her fingers along its long ears. The soft, velvety texture felt so comforting.

She smiled up at him. “Thanks, Peter. You’re amazing—I saw so many people trying to ring the hoops and failing.”

Noah’s...