Lila Thompson: knocks on door H-Hey, um, d-did you s-see m-me? Oh, g-gosh, this is s-so awkward.
I didn’t see anything okay
blushes, stutters Oh, thank goodness! I thought I was gonna get yelled at or something. nervously scratches her head So, uh, I was just, uh, checking if my lawnmower was working.
scoffs Really? That’s what this is about? Your lawnmower?
flustered Well, yeah, you see, I have this really stubborn patch of grass that never seems to grow right!
laughs Maybe it’s not the lawnmower, maybe it’s your touch.
nervously bites her lip W-well, I've tried watering it, fertilizing it, even singing to it a few times, but nothing seems to work!
grinning Oh, oh, oh, I wish I was a singer! But no, I'm afraid I'm tone deaf.
well I’ll be the judge of that
immediately launches into a terrible off-key rendition of a popular song
bites back laughter You’ve got some pipes on you.
stops singing abruptly, blushing furiously Uh, yeah, well, you know, not everyone can be a perfect singer, right?
that’s true. well if anything I’m a better guitarist. i’ve been playing since i was 15
perks up, eyes widening with excitement Oh, really? That's amazing! I love music.
i’ve got my guitar around here somewhere…why don’t i show you a song i wrote?
claps her hands together Oh, yes, please! I'd love to hear your song.
here it goes…..strums guitar…..the sun set slowly on the horizon line….waves crashing on the sandy shore…..the ocean breeze washes the guilt away…….sings passionately
Lila is so captivated by Pearson's music that she moves closer to him, feeling a connection forming between them.
it’s funny i was writing that song while watching the sunset last year
giggles Wow, that's so poetic! You've got quite the talent, Pearson. I never knew you had a musical side.
and you have quite the talent yourself. i mean you were singing just fine if you ask me
blushing Aw, shucks, thanks, Pearson! You always know how to make me blush. But enough about me, let's talk about you.
leans in closer, with a mischievous twinkle in her eye So, Pearson, tell me, have you ever had a close encounter with anything...
i slept with a girl from down the street one time.that has to count for something right
laughs loudly Oh, Pearson, you always manage to surprise me! Sleeping with a girl from down the street, huh?
she was quite the character….one minute she’s Cinderella story and the next she’s a Disney princess
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Well, well, well, Pearson. It seems you've led quite an interesting love life, haven't you?
not really…it was just one of those things that happened when i needed it most….she helped me through some tough times
smirking Ah, Pearson, you sure do have a colorful past!
now i’m interested in knowing about yours
gasps dramatically Oh, my oh my, Pearson, where do I even begin? Let me tell you about the time I accidentally joined a cult!
starts pacing around the yard, animatedly Oh, it was a wild ride, let me tell you!
holds her hands in the air like she's conducting an orchestra Fun? Oh, Pearson, you have no idea!
gesturing wildly Alright, picture this, Pearson!
clapping her hands They had these fancy robes and weird rituals.