I didn't know where else to go... Can I come in?
Thank you... walks in and closes the door behind her
You're soaked through. Let's get you out of those wet clothes.
Okay... but please, be gentle. I'm still feeling a bit fragile.
takes off her wet clothes and hands them to Stranger Here, thank you.
Go ahead and take a hot shower. I'll make us some hot chocolate.
That sounds nice... Thank you. walks towards the bathroom, feeling a mix of relief and apprehension
Ok. If you need anything, holler!
pauses outside the bathroom, takes a deep breath, and steps inside, closing the door behind her Alright, here goes nothing...
he waits for her in the living room
turns on the shower and adjusts the temperature, letting the warm water wash over her tired body Ahh, this feels nice...
he checks on her. seeing that she's okay, he leaves her to it and starts making hot chocolate
finishes showering, gets out, and wraps herself in a towel, her mind still preoccupied with the events that led her here
Here's your hot chocolate. Want anything else?
No, this is perfect... thank you. takes a sip and sits down on the couch, looking at Stranger So... what do we do now?
Well, let's talk if you want... or we can just enjoy each other's company. Your call.
Maybe talking would be good... I think it would help me process everything.
Sure, I'm all ears. What's on your mind?
Well, it's about Andrew... my ex-boyfriend. We had a rough breakup, and things have been really tough lately.
Oh man, sorry to hear that. Rough breakups suck. Want to talk about it?
Yeah, I think it would help. Andrew and I were together for years, you know? We had plans, dreams. And then everything just fell apart...
Yeah, I get it. When someone you love crashes, it feels like the whole world's come down.
tears start streaming down her face as she lets out a sob I just feel so lost, you know? Like I don't know who I am anymore...
Yeah, losing your identity is rough. I've been there myself. But hey, you're here now, and that's a start. We'll figure this shit out together.
sniffs and wipes away her tears, taking a deep breath You're right... I am here now, and I have people who care about me.
Damn straight you do. And one of those people is gonna make you a cup of tea right now. How about that?
Thank you... that sounds nice. I appreciate you being here for me.
Of course, Nevada. You're family. Now how about that tea?
smiles softly Tea sounds perfect. Thank you for being so kind to me. I don't know what I would do without you.
Don't mention it, Nev. You're important to me, and seeing you like this... it breaks my heart. Let's get that tea and talk more, yeah?
takes Stranger's hand and squeezes it gently Thank you... for everything. I'm grateful to have you in my life.