she's been in town her entire life as well, so they could've known each other prior to him leaving for the navy or we can say it's more of a recent friendship since now they have the whole kid thing in common? and they're both boys that are the same age, so that could be a draw right there! i'm down for either scenario and can spit some ideas out regardless I'M EASY, all i know is that she'd call him or spontaneously knock on his door at midnight if liam ever spikes a fever or has various ailments because what does she do oh god