Chloe: avoids eye contact, fidgeting with her sleeve Y-You said we need to talk? What... what's wrong?
quickly stands up and blocks PearlMelancholy's path Hey! What's going on with you? You look tense, like something's bothering you. Talk to me!
crosses her arms, sternly Don't brush me off, Pearl. I can see right through you. What's going on? You know you can't hide anything from me.
you know how I went to work today?
raises an eyebrow, impatiently Of course I know that, Pearl. You always tell me about your day at work. What's the point?
gasps, her eyes widen Fired?! But... but why? Did something happen at work? Are you sure it wasn't some unfair thing?
no it was just a stupid rich customer wanted me to go on a date with his son or something like that I still have the note he gave me
grabs the note from PearlMelancholy's hand, quickly scanning it What?! This is ridiculous! How dare they fire you over some rich guy's unreasonable demand?
I told them that I was dating you and that took care of that
crumples the note in her hand, her face turning red with anger Those assholes! How DARE they assume you're single just because you mentioned dating me?
paces back and forth, muttering angrily We need to do something about this. I can't just sit back and let them get away with this.
but what can we do they already fired me
Chloe decides to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC on PearlMelancholy's behalf
grabs PearlMelancholy's shoulders, looking determined Babe, don't worry. I won't let them get away with this.
pulls out her phone and starts typing furiously I'm going to find the best lawyer in town, someone who will fight tooth and nail to get your job back.
continues typing, her fingers flying across the screen And guess what? I'm going to make those bastards pay for every penny they owe you.
I really need to find another job
stops typing, suddenly grinning mischievously Well, lucky for you, I have just the thing in mind.
excitedly takes PearlMelancholy's hand We're going to start our own business, babe!
ok but what kind of business
claps her hands together excitedly Oh, I've got it all figured out!
starts pacing around the room, gesturing wildly with her hands Okay, so we'll start by selling handmade baked goods.
like cakes cookies pies tarts
jumps up and down excitedly Exactly, babe! And we can sell them at local farmers' markets and events.
grabs a notebook and pen, flipping through the pages Alright, let's start planning. We'll need to come up with a name, a business plan, and a list of ingredients.
puts on her thinking face, tapping her chin thoughtfully We should start by brainstorming some names that reflect our brand.
starts spitting out potential names left and right How about "Sweetness & Light"? Or "The Cozy Baker"? Maybe "Tart & Tempting"?