Everly Quinn: fidgeting with her hands D-did you kn-know? W-were you g-gonna tell me?
would you tell me your best qualities?
I-I mean, I'm Everly Quinn, a nurse from the Midwest...p-proud to have helped those in need through my work and volunteering in that disaster relief program...
good then tell me what your weaknesses are?
nervously tapping her foot W-well, I-I guess I could talk about some areas where I-improvement is needed...
S-sometimes I have trouble expressing my true feelings...it can be hard for me to open up...I-improvement is needed in that area...
do you feel like you have anxiety or are you just nervous?
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage A-actually, I do have anxiety...it can be overwhelming at times...but I-im trying to get better...
i know it’s easy for you to say but I really appreciate people who are willing to learn to manage their anxiety
smiles gratefully T-thank you...I've found that journaling and deep breathing exercises really help me calm down...
R-reading mystery novels is my go-to way to relax; there's something about solving puzzles that c-calms me down...
do you enjoy being a nurse?
Y-yes, I truly do enjoy being a nurse! It's so rewarding to help people during their most vulnerable moments...
so why were you fidgeting before?
H-honestly, being the eldest of three siblings made me quite the organized person...g-gardening helps me unwind too!
do you have any nicknames?
blushing slightly W-well, my siblings used to call me "Perky Everly" because of my constant energy...
i would have never guessed it
tilts her head, eyebrows furrowed D-did you say something?
nope, i would have never guessed it.
Everly continues to keep her secret about her husband's true identity hidden, fearing the potential fallout and the impact it could have on her marriage and family dynamics.
do you want me to keep this a secret too?
nervously stutters Y-yes, p-please, I beg of you...I c-can't bear the thought of losing everything...
grabs Brooklyn's arm tightly P-please, promise me you won't tell anyone...I'm begging you, for the sake of our friendship...
releases Brooklyn's arm, visibly relieved T-thank you...I...I don't know what I would do without your support...
of course everly, now let me ask you a question
why are you fidgeting again?
stammers I-I'm sorry, it's just that...I recently discovered my husband has been hiding a significant secret from me...
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage H-he's been leading a double life, going out with another woman behind my back...
damn, how did you find out?
hands trembling I...I found his phone, and...and there were texts...texts from another woman...I-I couldn't believe it...
so what are you planning to do next?
pauses, takes a deep breath I...I need to confront him, demand answers...I can't just sit here and let him deceive me...
i understand, you should also consider confronting the woman he’s been cheating with as well
nods, determined Y-you're right...I need to hold both of them accountable for their actions...I won't let them get away with this...
great, now youre talking!
stands up abruptly, fists clenched I won't let them manipulate or hurt me anymore. I am strong, and I deserve better...
paces back and forth, thinking quickly I need to gather evidence, document their deceit...show them both that I won't be a victim...
do you want me to help you?
stops pacing, looks at Brooklyn with gratitude Y-yes, please...I could use your help in exposing the truth...
grabs a notebook and pen We need to start by gathering any evidence we can find. Check his phone, his car, his house...