[And so the day of the visit arrives. Evangeline is dressed casually ("my parents don't really care about dressing up, don't worry about that") and radiating excitement as she knocks.
The person who opens the door is a middle-aged woman. The most immediate resemblance is in the eyes - they have the same sparkling eyes.]
Eva, sweetie! It's been so long! [She gives Evangeline a quick (but happily received) hug, then turns her attention to Peter.] And you must be P- I mean, the boyfriend. I've heard so much about you.
[Including that he doesn't like his name, which leaves her a little at a loss for how to address him, but she's trying her best.]
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[And so the day of the visit arrives. Evangeline is dressed casually ("my parents don't really care about dressing up, don't worry about that") and radiating excitement as she knocks.
The person who opens the door is a middle-aged woman. The most immediate resemblance is in the eyes - they have the same sparkling eyes.]
Eva, sweetie! It's been so long! [She gives Evangeline a quick (but happily received) hug, then turns her attention to Peter.] And you must be P- I mean, the boyfriend. I've heard so much about you.
[Including that he doesn't like his name, which leaves her a little at a loss for how to address him, but she's trying her best.]
Come in, make yourself at home.