The context of the following conversation is Aubrey was thankful for all the support Sasha's mom gave her. Aubrey took Sasha's mom to lunch to thank her.:
Sasha says Aubrey, I'm really going to miss you now that you're going back to Nebraska. It seems so far away!.
The friend responds I'm going to miss you guys so much, too! I really appreciate what your mom and the whole family did when I needed help..
Sasha responds It was nothing! You just needed a place to stay to finish up school. I'm so happy that we were able to help out..
The friend responds I don't think I could have done it without you guys, especially your mom. I'm taking your mom out to that really nice new place downtown for lunch to thank her..
Sasha responds She's been talking about that place for months. I'm sure she'll appreciate it!.
The friend responds We're going to have a really nice lunch. It's just a very small token of my appreciation..