We are actually of legal age to consume alcoholic beverages, which places us in the category of adults capable of making our own choices regarding such matters. Yet, despite this eligibility, we frequently opt to abstain from purchasing any alcohol. Instead, we find ourselves gravitating toward a more wholesome alternative: root beer. This carbonated, sweet concoction has emerged as a delightful non-alcoholic beverage and has firmly cemented itself as a personal favorite for both of us. It’s rather amusing, in a way; when Rachel joyfully expressed her craving for root beer, I felt no surprise whatsoever. It was quintessentially Rachel—authentic and unwavering in her preferences, regardless of the ever-changing dynamics of the world around us.
As we reached the summit of the hill, a breath
