Crossing Lines
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Life can be busy with two kids, but Liv treasures her family and her marriage with Brad. Life gets busier and new friendships emerge, but will anyone cross the line? Schoolyard and junior sports politics can be tricky to navigate, adding to the complexity of everyday life. Does every relationship stagnate in the face of routine and busyness, or are Liv and Brad ready to move on?
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