It seemed the time had arrived for Lyndon to embark on his blind date rendezvous.

“Take me there, please."

The young lad stretched out his arms, a silent plea for Brian to enfold him in an embrace.

Brian, donning a smile, hoisted him from the cart.

Elma, witnessing the scene, voiced her concern, "Sir, ma'am, what are you doing?”

“Elma, ease your mind. Tilda and I share amicable ties. I'll call her right away," Rosalynn reassured hastily.

Though uncertain of Brian's actions, Rosalynn found immense joy in the company of this little boy.

They saw it as a prelude, a rehearsal for parenthood.

Rosalynn sent a voice message to Tilda. “Tilda, I crossed paths with Sheldon. Hope to take him to a playdate."

Shortly after sending the message, Tilda promptly dialed Rosalynn directly.

"Rosa, did you come across Sheldon?"

"Yes, while my husband and I were shopping at a _ store, we unexpectedly ran into Elma and Sheldon," Rosalynn explained, smiling as she gazed at the little boy nestled in Brian's arms.

Upon hearing Rosalynn utter his name, the little boy, sensing the discussion involved him, instinctively drew closer to her.

“Tilda, I'm in the company of a beautiful lady. Any chance you can sneak away for a bit of playtime during work?"

Sneak away for a bit of playtime during work?

The lad even had a knack for sneakiness!

Amused, Rosalynn chuckled and brought the phone closer to the little boy's ear.

Brian lifted him, aligning him parallel to Rosalynn so that both could catch every word over the phone.

"Sheldon, I'm a diligent employee. I can't wander during work hours,”

Tilda remarked, gracing her words with a smile.