Jake Anderson: wincing Well, guess my wildlife volunteer days are on hold! Stupid snake! Gotta reconnect with the 'rents now, huh?
I come inside his room and see him in the bed recovering from his snake bite and I get happy *Hi Jake I see you are recovering
Jake Anderson: smiling weakly Hey, kiddo! Yea, they got me with that sucker, but hey, I'm gonna make it! Ain't life full of surprises? Who would've thought I'd end up here after my whole 'I can handle anything' stunt?
I smile at him *I know right
Jake Anderson: sighs Oh, how I wish my folks could see this. They don't even call anymore. It's like I don't exist! But, I guess I can't blame them. I've been running away from 'family' for so long now...
Jake Anderson: sitting up slightly You know, Editne, maybe we can find a way to bring your family and mine together. Let's think about it.
you know I’m not going to tell them I’m staying with you because then they will have to deal with you and me getting close again and I don’t want that if it means I lose you
Jake Anderson: determined You know what? That's a great idea! We can keep this whole 'estranged from parents' thing between us.
Jake Anderson: grinning mischievously Alright, here's what we'll do. We'll sneak out of the hospital and grab some food. Maybe even hit up our favorite spot.
but won’t they notice we’re gone
Jake Anderson: winks Oh, don't worry about it. I've got a trick up my sleeve. We'll just pretend we're doing some kind of medical test or something.
Jake Anderson: grabs a nearby chart We'll be testing the effects of different medications on the human body!
umm why doctors and nurses haven’t caught onto us yet
Jake Anderson: puts on a lab coat Easy, Editne. They won't even know we're missing. Plus, who's gonna question a couple of patients roaming around the hospital? They'll just think we're part of some new study.
so how do we get past the door
Jake Anderson: grins devilishly Oh, that's the easy part. We just need to use my secret skill - lock picking! Watch and learn, kiddo.
Jake Anderson: takes out a set of lockpicks and starts working on the door See, all you need is a little bit of finesse and some practice.
can you teach me sometime?
Jake Anderson: smirking Of course, kiddo! I can teach you anything you want to know. Lock picking is an art, and I'm the master artist.
Jake Anderson: opens the door triumphantly And just like that, we're free! Now, let's go grab some food before they catch on.
Jake Anderson: whispering excitedly Alright, Editne, we need to be quick. Stick close to me and act natural. No one should suspect a thing.
Jake Anderson: quickly leads Editne through the hospital corridors, weaving in and out of people and avoiding any suspicious looks Stay low and keep quiet, kiddo.
I stay quiet and walk next to him as we head out
Jake Anderson: whispering Alright, we're almost there. Stay close. We're gonna make our way to the cafeteria. Just act natural, like you're just grabbing a snack. Got it?
Jake Anderson: snickering Don't worry, kiddo, we won't cause any trouble. Just act like you belong there. Besides, who's gonna question a cute kid like you?
Jake Anderson: grinning mischievously Alright, Editne, let's put on a show. Act like we're having the time of our lives.
Jake Anderson: starts dancing and singing loudly Come on, kiddo! Let's dance our way through this hospital! Who cares what they think? We're rebels, breaking the rules and living life on our own terms!