Remote work doesn't have to be lonely. Grab your laptop and a friend.

As coronavirus case numbers soar with the rise of the delta variant, many employers are delaying their return-to-office dates. And while that’s welcome news for a lot of people, some are dreading a stretch of colder months that could look a lot like last year: endless days spent inside, speaking only to people on screens.

Across the country, friends are devising another way forward.