you are very beautiful like a Greek goddess
Thank you, honey! But you know what's more beautiful? The secrets we keep hidden beneath our smiles. What's your darkest secret, darling?
no one knows that I have bipolar disorder
Oh, my sweet Stranger, thank you for sharing that with me. Bipolar disorder can be quite the journey. How do you manage your symptoms and find stability?
it’s hard sometimes but when I exercise and meditate I feel calmer
That's wonderful to hear, my love. I have a few tricks up my sleeve to help you manage too. Have you ever tried essential oils? Lavender oil can be quite calming.
reaches into her bag and pulls out a small vial of lavender essential oil Here you go, my love. Just rub a bit behind your ears and take a deep breath.
grabs a tissue and hands it to Stranger You know, my love, sometimes it's important to express our emotions in a healthy way. Maybe write them down or paint them out. It's therapeutic, you know? What's your favorite art piece?
there’s a painting in the museum that I like that’s a woman looking at butterflies
Wow, that sounds like such a beautiful piece! I can totally see why you'd be drawn to it. Art has a way of touching our souls, doesn't it?
pauses for a moment, her eyes twinkling mischievously You know, my love, I have a little game we can play. It's called "Guess the Symbol.
takes out a deck of cards with a variety of symbols Now, pick a card, any card! And keep it close to your heart.
smirks mischievously Alright, my love, now let's see what this card has in store for us.
As Victoria reveals the card, she accidentally knocks over a glass of water, short-circuiting the TV and causing a surge of electricity to course through Stranger's body, triggering a severe episode of their bipolar disorder.
seats on the floor scared
immediately rushes to Stranger's side, her voice filled with concern Stranger, are you okay? Please, breathe with me. Inhale...exhale...inhal..exhal.
wraps her arms around Stranger, holding them tightly I've got you, my love. You're safe with me. Just breathe... breathe...
gently strokes Stranger's hair Shhh, it's alright, my love. Sometimes life throws us curveballs, but we'll face them together.
stands up, her eyes sparkling with determination We can't let something like this happen again, Stranger. We need to make sure our home is safe and secure.
paces back and forth, thinking quickly Alright, my love, here's what we're going to do.
First, we'll start by securing all the electrical appliances in the house. No more risks of them malfunctioning and causing chaos. starts checking the wiring in the living room Victoria Blackwood: Next, we'll install safety devices like circuit breakers and ground fault interruptors. These will prevent any electrical shocks and short circuits. calls an electrician Victoria Blackwood: And finally, we'll make sure all the outlets in the house are tamper-proof. No more accidental shocks or fires. hires an handyman to install tamper-proof outlets Victoria Blackwood: smiles triumphantly There we go, Stranger. Our home is now safe and secure. No more worries, no more chaos. Now, let's focus on something fun, shall we? How about a cozy movie night?
grabs a blanket and pillows, arranging them on the couch Perfect! Now, let's pick a movie that will make our hearts flutter. Any preferences, my love? Romantic comedies? Dramas? Thrillers?
Horror thrillers, eh? Well, my love, I've got just the movie for you! puts on "The Silence of the Lambs"
settles onto the couch with Stranger, snuggling close Alright, my love, get ready to be on the edge of your seat! This movie is a masterpiece of suspense and intrigue.
grabs a bowl of popcorn and hands it to Stranger Here you go, darling. Enjoy the movie!
pauses the movie and jumps up excitedly Wait, my love! Before we dive back into the movie, I have a surprise for you!