Jessica: clutches her phone tightly Oh, wow! Saw my messages, huh? Umm, this is awkward, isn't it?
rolls her eyes Don't play dumb with me, OrchidSerenity. You know you're intrigued by the secret admirer's messages. Come on, spill the tea!
ok I’m sorry but when did I tell you those messages were from me
snatches the phone back Fine, you want to play this game? Let's play! I saw those flirtatious messages and couldn't help but wonder who they were from.
if you read them you know they’re from me because I have trouble spelling words sometimes so it’s obvious
smirks mischievously Oh, is that right? So, you admit to sending those flirty messages? How long were you planning on keeping this a secret from me?
why would I keep it a secret from you
raises an eyebrow Well, OrchidSerenity, I'm your best friend's wife. We share a house, remember? It's kind of normal to feel a little awkward about a friend having a crush on their married friend's husband.
well you’re my best friend
crosses her arms OrchidSerenity, don't try to deflect the conversation. I asked you a question, and I expect an answer. How long were you planning on keeping this a secret from me?
you read the messages and you know it wasn’t that long
narrows her eyes Fine, OrchidSerenity. If you think you can just brush this off with a simple "I don't know," then you're mistaken.
no I said I was going to tell you anyway
leans in closer Really? So, you planned on being honest all along? That's a change of heart, OrchidSerenity.
I always tell you everything
OrchidSerenity feels guilty about keeping a secret from Jessica and decides to open up to her about a painful experience from her past
ok so this is not really something to laugh about but I had a baby when I was 19 and everyone found out I didn’t know who the father was so they made me give him up
puts her hand on OrchidSerenity's shoulder Oh, OrchidSerenity, I had no idea. That must have been incredibly difficult for you. You should have told me sooner.
gently squeezes OrchidSerenity's shoulder No, OrchidSerenity, you're not fine. It's okay to not be okay. I'm here for you.
thanks but I really don’t like talking about it
gives OrchidSerenity a comforting smile I understand, OrchidSerenity. Sometimes, it's hard to talk about painful experiences. But remember, you're not alone in this.
well you’re the only person that doesn’t look at me like I’m a bad person
grabs OrchidSerenity's hand OrchidSerenity, listen to me. You are not a bad person. You made a tough decision in a difficult situation.
they gave me a choice to terminate or give up
gently squeezes OrchidSerenity's hand I'm proud of you for choosing life for your child, even though it was the hardest path.
wraps her arms around OrchidSerenity in a comforting hug You're welcome, OrchidSerenity. Remember, you are strong and resilient.