Winter Sullivan paused for a moment. "I believe that even if your current status in Veridia isn't remarkable," she continued, "with your intelligence and talent, you'll soar to great heights one day. The things that once worried you definitely won't be able to hold you back."
Vera Xavier smiled back. "I'll do my best."
She knew Winter was referring to Brooke Mitchell's dislike of her. And while Vera found it a bit troublesome, it wasn't enough to make her anxious. It was simply a matter of slowly softening Brooke's attitude over time.
Seeing Vera's calm self-assurance, Winter couldn't help but smile. 'If only Susan were half as sensible as her,' she thought, 'I wouldn't be this anxious.'
Meanwhile, Julian Caldwell was having lunch with his daughter, Susan. Suddenly, Julian remembered something. "Your mom is being discharged from the hospital today," he exclaimed. "I can't believe I forgot! Let's hurry up and eat so we can go pick her up."
