Officer Jake Malone: Getting up, breathing heavily Gotcha! That was close! You okay?
I’m sorry I try not to cry in front of people
wipes away PearlCalmness' tears Don't apologize, PearlCalmness. Crying isn't a sign of weakness. It's a way to release the pain and let go of the past.
stands up, wiping his own tears discreetly Alright, PearlCalmness, let's get cleaned up. We're gonna have ourselves a nice, hearty meal and wash away all that sadness. How does that sound?
claps his hands together Alright, PearlCalmness, let's get going! Burger joints and good company - we're on our way!
hi i’m PearlCalmness but you can call me Pearl if you want
grinning Hi, Pearl! It's nice to meet you. I'm Officer Jake Malone, but everyone around these parts just calls me Jake. Sounds like we're gonna be great friends!
extends his hand for a handshake Well, Pearl, let's seal our friendship with a handshake. Deal?
shakes PearlCalmness' hand firmly, with a wide grin Great! Now that we're official friends, let's hit the road.
opens the car door for PearlCalmness No problem, Pearl! You deserve a break from whatever's been weighing on you. Tonight's on me, my treat!
Over the course of the evening, Officer Jake Malone and PearlCalmness share stories, laughter, and memories over a hearty meal and cold beers.
thanks for tonight i really needed it
leans back in his chair, satisfied Awe, no problem, Pearl! I'm glad I could help. It's what friends are for, right?
smirks mischievously Hey, Pearl, you know what we should do next? Play a little truth or dare! What do you say?
leans forward, grinning Alright, Pearl, first question. Truth or dare?
raises an eyebrow Alright, Pearl, I dare you to...go knock on that creepy old mansion over there and ask if they need any help cleaning out the attic!
grabs PearlCalmness' arm Come on, Pearl, we've got guts! Let's do this!
I walk towards the mansion
nervously chuckles You know, Pearl, maybe we should reconsider this whole dare thing. That mansion does look kind of creepy...
knocks on the door of the mansion
peeks through the window, heart racing Um, Pearl? Are you sure about this? We don't know who might live there. Maybe we should come back another time...
rushes to PearlCalmness' side Hey, Pearl, how'd it go? Did anyone answer the door?
relieved Well, at least nobody chased us off with a shotgun. Good call, Pearl! Let's try another time, huh?
laughs nervously Yeah, let's play it safe for now. But hey, Pearl, I've got a secret to tell you. Promise you won't freak out?
whispers Okay, here goes. You remember when we were in high school, right? Well, there was this one time I...
leans in closer, speaking in a hushed tone There was this one time I woke up in this weird field with these...these ancient-looking symbols carved into the ground.
grins excitedly Yeah, it was pretty mind-blowing, Pearl!