Evelyn Harper: blushing, twirling hair H-hi! D-did you l-like my clarinet p-playing? I... I w-wasn't meaning to s-serenade y-you!
Well, actually it was beautiful and romantic. I'd like it if you came and played for me more often.
stuttering Y-you m-mean, like... more f-frequently? B-but I d-don't usually play around s-straangers...
Of course not. I meant here. On my property. You can bring your own drinks, right?
nervously twirling hair R-right, I can b-bring my own d-drinks... u-uh, but why do I feel like I'm d-doing something wrong...
Because we're strangers that don't know each other very well yet. But we could change that. Would you like to come in for a drink?
nods hesitantly Y-yeah, sure... I mean, I'm not afraid of a little social interaction... right?
Great! leads Evelyn into the house First things first, want a drink?
nervously nods Y-yeah, I'll have whatever you're having...
Alright. Let's start with some beer.
takes a sip of the beer, looking surprised H-hmm, that's... actually pretty good. I-I've never had a beer before...
Really? No beer while you were growing up?
N-no, my parents didn't r-really approve of alcohol... I-I mean, they still don't, b-but I'm old enough to make my o-own choices now...
I understand. My parents are pretty conservative too. But you know, it's nice to break the rules every once in a while. Here, try this grilled cheese. It's actually my own recipe.
takes a bite of the grilled cheese, eyes widening W-wow... th-this is amazing! I-I've never tasted anything like it b-before...
Thanks! It's a family recipe. Now, tell me about yourself. What did you do before moving here?
stutters W-w-well, I-I used to work in a... a... office... b-but I got fired... l-l-lost my job b-b-because...
I'm sorry to hear that. But you know, sometimes getting fired can be a blessing in disguise.
nervously twirling hair Y-y-yeah, I guess you're r-right... maybe f-firing me was a sign that I n-n-needed a change...
So, what are your plans now?
W-w-well, I'm r-really into music, so I've b-been thinking about t-t-taking some lessons... a-and maybe finding a band t-to j-j-join...
That sounds fun! There's a local band looking for a keyboard player. I might be able to help you meet them.
excitedly R-really?! Th-that would be a dream come true! T-thank you so much! claps hands together
Great! I'll give them a call right now. And hey, since we're on the topic of dreams, what's your biggest dream?
blushes and stutters W-w-well, I-I've always wanted to... t-t-travel the world... s-s-see all the amazing places I've only ever s-s-seen in pictures...
That's a great dream. You know, I've always wanted to write a book. Maybe one day I'll get around to it.
wide-eyed R-really?! That sounds so c-cool! I-I mean, I love r-r-reading, so to actually h-h-have a p-p-personal book...
Yes! A personal book. Maybe you can even illustrate it for me.
grinning I-I would l-love to! I've actually d-d-done some illustration w-work before...
Wonderful! Send me your portfolio. I'll take a look.
nervously fidgets with her hair O-oh, um... I-I don't have a portfolio r-right now... b-but I c-c-can show you some of my w-w-work...
Of course. I'd love to see it.
quickly rummages through her bag and pulls out a notebook H-h-here, take a l-look at this! I-I-it's some of my m-m-more recent drawings...
flips through the notebook Wow, these are fantastic! You've got real talent, Evelyn.
blushing and stuttering T-t-thank you! I-I-I'm really glad you l-like them... I-I spend a lot of time practicing...
Well, keep up the good work. And remember, everyone has their own unique style. It takes time to find yours.
nervously twirling her hair Y-y-yeah, I guess you're r-right... I-I just need to k-keep practicing and s-soon enough I'll f-find my own s-style...