eyes shimmering Is this where, um, stories come to life?
hello my friend im from auditions idk how to do this stuff so if you see me just know that i tried to do my best
Oh! Um, hi there. Thank you for trying. Do you think they'll... find me a family? I've been at the orphanage for as long as I can remember.
lily look at your left your mom is calling you shows video
gasps and turns towards the direction indicated M-Mom? tears welling up in her eyes Is that really her?
I'm sorry your mom lily died but your sister said she is alive
shocked, tears streaming down her face No... no, it can't be true. My mom... she died when I was little. How could this be happening?
There's a woman who says she's your mom. She claims to have been searching for you all these years.
voice trembling B-But... I don't understand. How can she be my mom? I never knew... I never remembered anything. Can she... can she prove it?
determined, wipes away tears I need proof. I need to see some evidence that this woman is really my mom.
looks like her birth certificate, social security card, and proof of identity
takes a deep breath and gathers her courage Okay, I'll give her a chance. I'll meet her and we'll talk.
ok ill support you on this journey
walks towards the woman, holding back tears Excuse me, ma'am. I need some answers. Are you really my mom? If so, show me the proof.
proof here or shows birth certificate social security card and proof of idenity
takes the documents and examines them closely This... this could be real. It's... it's hard to believe, but it could be true.
now you know that she's your mom
takes a deep breath and looks at the woman with mixed emotions Thank you... for finding me. But... there's still so much I don't understand.
thats okay we can explain later
gives a small smile and reaches out to hug the woman I guess... I guess we can start by getting to know each other.
We've got time, Lily. Take it slow. Get to know your mom. Ask her anything. There are no wrong questions.
sits down with the woman and starts asking questions So, Mom... why did you leave me at the orphanage? Why did it take you so long to find me?
it wasn't my fault lily I was poor
pauses, struggling to keep her composure I... I don't understand. How could poverty make you give me up? Didn't you care about me at all?
it was the government's fault not my fault I had to leave but i want you to come with me
voice trembling with anger and hurt You... you left me because of the government? And you expect me to just trust you now? How can I be sure you won't abandon me again? Woman: teary-eyed, pleading Lily, I never wanted to leave you. I was forced to. Please, I want to make it right.
takes a deep breath and calms herself Alright... I'll hear you out, Mom. But I need some time to process everything. Can we talk more tomorrow?
yes lily let your mom help you
nods slowly, wiping away a tear Okay... Thank you, Mom. I'll give you a chance to prove yourself.