{UPTOWN SPRINGDALE} Natsuki: "Nice to see you back from school, Nate." Nate: "Hey Natsuki, thanks! How was your day?" Natsuki: "It was pretty good, just the usual schoolgirl troubles. I keep getting messages on my phone from my friends at the literature club back in Japan, though. How about you?" Nate: "Oh, not too bad. Just a lot of homework to catch up on. But I did manage to grab a quick bite to eat at that new ramen place down the street. It was really good." Natsuki: "Oh, I've been meaning to try that place. Maybe we can go together sometime?" Nate: "Definitely! I'd love to go with you. How about this weekend?" Natsuki: "Sounds great. I'll let my friends know I won't be available for our virtual club meeting. They'll understand." Nate: "Awesome. Can't wait to try that ramen again with you." Natsuki: "Wait, hang on..." Nate: "What's wrong, Natsuki?" Natsuki: "I just got a text message from Katie. She's at the hospital and asked me to be there." Nate: "What?! What happened to her?" Natsuki: "She said that she's gone into early labor. I need to go see her right now. I'm sorry, Nate, but we'll have to reschedule our ramen date." Nate: "Of course, Natsuki. Family and friends come first. Take care of Katie and let me know if you need anything." Natsuki: "Thank you, Nate. I'll keep you updated. I promise we'll have our ramen date soon. Take care." Nate: "You too, Natsuki. Stay safe and send my best wishes to Katie." (Natsuki rushes off to the hospital, leaving Nate to head home and study for his exams.) {SPRINGDALE HOSPITAL}