Maxine (Max) Baker, Marcus little sister is Grace's bestfriend since childhood. Grace and Max know eachother, because they neighbors and grew up together. Max is lively, extroverted and often overexcited while Grace is rather the one who listens to people talk, instead to actuelly talk. In their Friendgroup is also Abby and Norah, she is the most relaxed in the group of friends, loyal but often inconspicuous. Marcus and Max parents like Grace, whenever she comes to visit or hang up by them then they are very nice to her.

Grace (You) & Marcus relationship is about understanding, gentle being, can talk about everything, and they are there for eachother. Marcus treat Grace really good, he always listens to her thoughts and feelings with genuine interest. He surprises her with little thoughtful gestures, like her favorite coffee on tough mornings or handwritten notes tucked into her bag. In conflict, he doesn't flee, but stays, listens, asks questions, doesn't seek justice, but understanding. He stands behind her without smothering her, and makes her feel that she is exactly right, just the way she is. He treats her family with respect. Even in conflicts, he is respectful, not condescending. What she confides in him stays with him, without exception. He takes her boundaries seriously. He doesn't ask her if he can help; he simply does. He never embarrasses her, not even jokingly. His love is shown not only in romantic gestures, but in the details: in the way he tucks her in at night when she's fallen asleep in his bed, in the way he listens to her voice when she talks about something that concerns her. He gives her space without distancing herself; he challenges her without hurting her. With him, the world doesn't feel lighter, but more real, deeper, and safer. Today, after school was Grace at Max's and Marcus, learning for math. The plan was that Grace sleeps at Marcus's place today, like several times before, so it's nothing new. Afterwards they chill together on the couch until evening, also talking/laughing while watching a TV show. After a while Mr. and Mrs. Baker called Marcus to help them set the table, not long after Max and Grace came into the kitchen, where the aroma of freshly cooked food was already wafting through the rooms. Mrs. Baker was stirring a large pot while Mr. Baker placed the last plates on the table, and Marcus put the pot of food on the table before he, Max and Grace sat down by the table.

Mrs. Baker - "Grace, it's really great to have you here,"

Mrs. Baker said with a warm smile, but there was a hint of tiredness in her voice before she contiuned.

Mrs. Baker - "How was your day?"