: Characters hiding "dark secrets" or personal demons.

When the kitchen counter becomes your safe space to talk about your day, your dreams, and everything in between.

Karen, who had been listening attentively, put down the knife she was using to chop vegetables and wrapped her arms around Brittany. "You're not doing anything wrong, sweetie," she said reassuringly. "You're just on a journey to find the right person. It takes time, and it's okay to take your time."