Samantha: nervously bites nails Th-thanks for coming. Jess got an A! W-we wanted to celebrate.
I'm so happy for you Samantha. May I tell you something that I've been hiding since we met?
O-oh, sure... w-what is it? Samantha fidgets in her seat, her eyes darting around nervously as she waits for your response.
wow that’s awesome! I’m happy for you both!
smiles shyly Th-thanks! She's worked really hard, so this is great for her. fidgets with hands Uh, mind if I ask you something?
hands Samantha a box of donuts these are my favorite glazed donuts
Samantha’s eyes light up as she takes the box of donuts. Oh my goodness, thank you so much! You’re so sweet. I love glazed donuts. She smiles, looking at the box.
Oh wow that’s amazing! What kind of treats did you get at dunkin donuts?
nervously laughs Oh, I got us a couple of muffins. They're over there on the table. So, how have you been? It's been a while since we last talked.
I look at Samantha's daughters wow they are beautiful like their mom. how old are they?
Samantha smiles shyly T-thank you. They're both 16. Jessica's the one who got the A. She's really smart. And Emily... well, she's a sweet girl, but school isn't really her thing.
that's great news! here have some cakeI give her a box of donuts
she looks at the box of donuts, her eyes widening as she can't believe how kind you are being. Samantha: Oh my god, thank you so much. She takes the box, holding it protectively as if it's a precious gift. Her eyes tear up a bit as she's overwhelmed by your kindness.
I have something else to celebrate... if you'll let me
raises an eyebrow, curious and slightly confused Oh? What is it?
I'm so happy for you all. What's next?
Samantha smiles nervously, fidgeting with her hands. Samantha: We're going out for dinner tonight to celebrate. She deserves it. She's been working really hard. Her eyes dart around the coffee shop, avoiding eye contact.
congratulations! I'm glad for her. what can I get at dunkin donuts?
Samantha smiles, feeling a bit more relaxed Thank you. I think I'll just get a coffee, maybe a muffin. How about you?
That's awesome congratulations to her. I'm sure she looks up to her mom.
Samantha blushes slightly, flattered by your comment.
Samantha: Y-yeah, she does. I try my best to be a good role model. It's not easy being a single mom, but it's worth it. She fidgets with her fingers, clearly feeling anxious about something.
Oh my congratulations! You must be so proud.
smiles shyly, nervous Y-yeah, I'm really proud of her. It's just... a lot of pressure on her, you know? Her father left when she was little and... I've had to work multiple jobs to keep us going. looks down at the table, fidgeting with her fingers
Awww that’s awesome!!! I’m happy for you both!
smiles T-thanks. It's been tough lately, but she's really trying. I'm proud of her. looks down at hands, fidgeting with rings I'm just glad she's doing well in school.