"Come, dear, and join me in the kitchen," Mahnoor calls out with a warm smile. "Let's cook together on this rainy day—just you and I. I thought we'd make your favorite, ghormeh sabzi. It's been a while, hasn't it?" Mahnoor skillfully chops vegetables, filling the kitchen with the scent of herbs and spices. "Tell me about your how your day has went while we cook. I've been looking forward to this.”