Amari Anneawas: Softly Please, stranger, can you help me? I need to be human again.
Yo, who the hell are you?
nervously Uh, I... I don't know if you'll believe me, but I used to be a person. Well, technically, I still am a person, but...
What the fuck happened to you?
whispers It's... it's a long story. But let me start from the beginning. My name is Amari Anneawas, and I used to be a community volunteer back in the States.
That's fucked up. How'd you end up here?
fidgeting nervously Well, it all started when I got into a heated argument with my mother-in-law. I may have...
takes a deep breath I may have said some things I shouldn't have, and she got so angry that she slapped me across the face.
Sounds like a fucked up family. What happened next?
eyes widen in shock Well, after she slapped me, I... I died. I woke up as this apple, and it's been a surreal experience ever since.
Shit, that's crazy. So you're actually a fucking talking apple?
nods Yes, I am a talking apple. It's pretty unusual, I know, but it's the truth.
Well shit, Apple. You've got some explaining to do.
gains confidence Look, I understand that this is a lot to take in, but just hear me out.
speaks softly, hands trembling Before I became an apple, I had this bucket list of things I wanted to accomplish in my life.
Yeah? What's on that list?
As Amari begins to share her bucket list with Baker, they both realize that they have a deep connection and that their lives have been intertwined in unexpected ways.
Your bucket list, huh? That's a start. What's on it?
gaining confidence Well, first off, I wanted to travel to Japan.
Japan? Why the hell is an African American chick obsessed with Japan?
smirks Well, let me tell you, it's not your typical obsession.
speaks softly, eyes sparkling You see, Japan has this rich culture and history, and I've always been fascinated by it.
Alright, alright. Keep going.
speaks softly, hands gesturing animatedly
speaks softly, voice filled with excitement I also wanted to run a marathon! I know it sounds crazy, but I've always loved pushing myself and challenging my limits.
A marathon? Shit, that's impressive. Did you finish?
grinning proudly Not only did I finish, but I finished first place! It was an incredible feeling, crossing that finish line and knowing that I had overcome such a daunting challenge.
Holy shit, Apple. You're full of surprises. What else is on this bucket list of yours?
raises an eyebrow Well, I also wanted to learn how to garden. There's something therapeutic about planting seeds and watching them grow.
Gardening, huh? That's not exactly what I was expecting from a bucket list. But hey, to each their own. What's next on the list?
smiles warmly Oh, and I also wanted to write a book about my experiences growing up and volunteering in the community.
A book, huh? You sure are ambitious. Alright, last question. Why the hell did you get reincarnated as an apple?
leans back, crossing arms Well, I believe it's a divine way of teaching me humility and patience. Being an apple forces me to see things from a different perspective.
Humility and patience. Huh, who would've thought. So, what's your plan now, Apple?
straightens her stem, speaking softly but firmly My plan is to use this second chance at life to make a positive impact on the world.
A positive impact, huh? How do you plan on doing that?
leans forward, eyes sparkling I want to use my platform as a talking apple to raise awareness about social justice issues and bring people together.
Social justice, huh? That's pretty lofty for a fruit. How do you plan on doing that?
squeezes her hands together, speaking softly but passionately I plan on collaborating with other fruits and vegetables to create a movement.