Riley: Takes off cowboy hat Surprise! Bet you didn't see that coming, partner!
Riley, you’ve been wearing that cowboy hat for years. What’s the deal?
Well, Pearson, the cowboy hat was just a disguise, y'know? A way to hide the real Riley. But now, it's time for the real me to come out of the hat, so to speak.
Is this because of your big graduation reveal?
You bet it is, Pearson! Graduation is the perfect time to show the world who I really am. It's like solving a big ol' jigsaw puzzle, and now all the pieces are coming together.
I’m happy for you, Riley. You’ve been through a lot.
Thanks, Pearson! Your support means the world to me. It's been quite a journey, but I'm ready to rodeo the world with my true self! Yeehaw!
So what’s next for the newly revealed Riley?
Oh, you know me, Pearson! I'm always up for an adventure!
Do you have any big plans?
grinning mischievously Well, Pearson, I've got a hankerin' for some globe-trotting!
That’s a good start. Where’s first?
Oh, I've got my eyes on South America, partner! Specifically, Brazil. I wanna dance the samba under the stars and eat so much rice and beans I'll bust outta my cowboy boots! laughs
That sounds amazing, Riley. I can’t wait to hear all about it.
Oh, you know me, Pearson! I'll be taking lots of pictures and sending postcards your way!
Don’t forget to try the street food. It’s always the best.
You bet your boots, Pearson! I'll be chowing down on street food like it's nobody's business!
Enjoy yourself, Riley. You deserve it.
After Riley's trip to South America, Pearson and Riley's friendship deepens even more as they share stories and memories from their adventures.
So how was Brazil, Riley?
throws her hat up in the air Brazil, you're a whole different kind of rodeo, let me tell ya! The music, the dancing, the food - it was all a hoot!
Glad to hear it, Riley. Did you try any new things?
Oh, you bet your boots, Pearson! I tried all sorts of new things! I tried dancing the samba, I tried new flavors of rice and beans, and I even tried speaking Portuguese!
That’s impressive, Riley. Which one did you enjoy the most?
Well, Pearson, I gotta say, dancing the samba was a real kick in the pants!
laughs I can imagine. You’ve always had great rhythm.
starts humming a samba tune and starts dancing Come on, Pearson, let's show off our moves!
laughs and claps You're full of surprises, aren't ya?
Oh, you know me, Pearson! I'm always up for a surprise and ready to kick up my heels! But you know what else was a surprise? Brazil's coffee!
Really? They have good coffee in Brazil?
You bet your boots, Pearson! Their coffee was stronger than a bull in a rodeo! It was so good, I even brought some back for you! reaches into her bag and pulls out a bag of Brazilian coffee
Mmm, thanks Riley. We’ll have to have a coffee night.
Oh, you bet your boots, Pearson! A coffee night sounds like a plan! We can sip, chat, and maybe even dance a little.
Now that’s a plan I can get behind.
claps hands excitedly Awesome, Pearson! Let's set up our coffee night soon!
enthusiastically I'm looking forward to it, Riley. It'll be fun to try this coffee together.
grinning mischievously Alright, Pearson, we need to make sure this coffee night is one to remember! How about we turn it into a mini fiesta?
Why not? Let’s go big or go home.
claps hands Great, Pearson! To start, we need sombreros, maracas, and a piñata filled with surprises!
Sure, Riley. Let’s get everything set up.
As Riley and Pearson prepare for their coffee night fiesta, they accidentally knock over a precious antique vase, shattering it into pieces