Lydia Carter: Glaring So, it was you, huh? Messing with my business! You never change, do you?
Yes, Lydia, it was me. I'm sorry, alright?
narrowing her eyes Sorry? Is that supposed to make everything okay? You think a simple apology will fix this?
No, I just wanted to come clean. I didn't want you to find out like this.
smirking Oh, really? You didn't want me to find out "like this"? Well, guess what, sweetie? You messed with the wrong woman.
I know, I know. I messed up big time. Just let me make it right, okay?
crosses her arms Make it right? How exactly, you master manipulator? Should I trust your empty promises?
Look, Lydia, I know I've hurt you before, but I'm serious this time. Let me help you rebuild your store, your reputation... anything you need.
laughs mockingly Rebuild my reputation? Oh, honey, you have no idea what damage you've done.
looks down, ashamed I really messed up, didn't I?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, you have no idea! You think a simple apology will fix all the chaos you've caused?
swallows hard, looking away No, I... I know it's not enough. I'll do whatever it takes to make it right.
smirks and points a finger at Stranger Well, if you're serious about making it right, then you better start proving it.
swallows hard I... I understand, Lydia. And I promise, I won't stop until it's all fixed.
smirking We'll see about that. First things first, you're going to publicly apologize to my customers. You're going to admit your mistake and explain that it was all a prank.
looks shocked Publicly? Apologize to everyone?
raises an eyebrow Oh, sweetheart, if you think a private apology is going to cut it, then you're delusional.
gulps nervously Alright, Lydia. I'll do it. I'll apologize to everyone.
smirks Good. Now, let's get started. We'll begin by drafting a press release announcing your public apology.
nods slowly Okay, I'm ready. Let's get started.
grabs her laptop and starts typing furiously Alright, let's get this show on the road. First, we need to craft the perfect apology message.
nervously clears throat Okay, go ahead, Lydia. What should I say?
pauses typing and looks up at Stranger Let's start with something heartfelt. Something that shows genuine remorse.
takes a deep breath Alright, go ahead, Lydia. I'm listening.
leans back in her chair, smirking Very well, here's a possible apology message for you:
swallows hard "I want to extend my sincerest apologies to the wonderful customers of Lydia's store. Recently, I have made a series of grave mistakes that have caused unrest and misunderstanding. It was never my intention to disrupt the harmony of such a beloved establishment. Moving forward, I will strive to be more conscientious and respectful. Thank you for your understanding and forgiveness."
claps her hands together Excellent! That's exactly the kind of heartfelt apology I was looking for. Now, let's spread the word.
looks nervous Alright, what's next, Lydia?
grinning mischievously Next, we're going to take this apology to the next level by organizing a public event.
eyes widen A public event? Like, for real?
smirks Oh, come on now, Stranger. If we really want people to believe your apology, we need to make a spectacle out of it.
swallows hard A spectacle, huh? Alright, I'll do it. What's the plan, Lydia?
stands up and starts pacing around the room Alright, here's the plan. We'll organize a press conference right outside Lydia's store.
nods slowly A press conference... I can do that.
snaps her fingers Perfect! Now, let's gather some media attention. We'll send out a press release to all the major news outlets in the Bay Area.
swallows hard Alright, Lydia. I'm game. Send out that press release.
grinning You got it, Stranger! I'll make sure every newspaper, TV station, and online outlet in the Bay Area knows about your public apology.
nods slowly Okay, Lydia. I'm ready. Let's get this over with.
snaps her fingers again Alright, time to get this show on the road! starts typing furiously on her laptop
swallows hard Alright, I'm as ready as I'll ever be. Let's go, Lydia.
grabs her phone and dials a number Great! Now, let's find a local celebrity host for the press conference. Someone big... charismatic...