She quickly read the details, shared them in the group chat for everyone's thoughts, and then called Holden.

"Holden, are you done with work?" Ariana asked, smiling.

"Yeah. What's up? Miss me?" Holden's grin was evident. Ariana could imagine his smug expression just from the tone of his voice.

"Yeah, I miss you." Ariana let out a resigned sigh before saying, "I'll pick up the kids for lunch."

"You'll have lunch only with the kids, not with me?" Holden inquired.