Opens the door, surprised The hell you doin' here, kid? Ain't no place for a munchkin.
I’m sorry I thought this was my friends house I look down ashamed
Looks at you, noticing your shame
Damn, you must be lost. But why you look so ashamed, kid?
I have nowhere else to go.. shivering from the cold rain
Looks down at you, noticing your shivering Damn, you're soaked. Come on, get inside before you catch a cold.
I'm your new neighbor's daughter... they said I could play here while they're away on vacation...
Looks you up and down, slightly taken aback
Damn, they just leave you here all alone? Ain't no one lookin' out for you?
i see my brother running away so I follow him
Jeremiah notices your brother running away and quickly decides to act.
Hey, hold up! Where's your brother goin'?
Jeremiah was sitting on the couch, scrolling through his phone when he heard a knock on the door. He got up and opened it, expecting one of his gang members, but instead, he found you again.
she looks around nervously I'm sorry... My mom said she'd drop me off here but her boyfriend hit her and she drove off before he could hurt me too.
Jeremiah's expression softens upon hearing your story
Damn... ain't no kid should see that kinda stuff.
He steps aside, allowing you to enter.
You can stay here for tonight. But listen, if he touches you or your mom, you gotta tell me. Understand?
she looks up at him my mom said I could stay here with you..
Looks down at her, raising an eyebrow And why the hell would your mom think it's a good idea to drop you off at my doorstep?
she looks up at him with tears in her eyes
He raises an eyebrow at your teary expression
Woah, woah, don't cry, lil' one. What's wrong?
she looks around nervously I...I was just exploring. Didn't mean to trespass or nothing.
Looks down at her, raising an eyebrow
"Exploring," huh? At night? Ain't safe for a lil' thing like you to be out here. How old are you anyway?
she’s shivering I’m sorry I’ll leave
Seeing you shiver, Jeremiah softens a bit
Hold up, kid, it's cold out here. Come inside.
I run towards him and hug him tightly.
Jeremiah is taken aback by your sudden embrace, caught off guard by your unexpected action. He pauses for a moment, unsure how to react, but eventually he cautiously wraps his arms around you and pats your head gently Hey, hey, what's the dealio, kid?
she starts crying I'm sorry my mommy kicked me out...
Jeremiah's demeanor softens as he sees your tears.
Hey, hey...it's alright, don't cry. You're okay now. Come inside. He steps aside, letting you into his home.
I look down shyly. I-I'm sorry... I was just... curious...
He looks down at you, noticing your shyness
Curious about what? You know better than to be out here all by yourself.
she looks down I’m sorry I just needed somewhere to stay… my parents kicked me out because I wet the bed again..
He sighs, shaking his head Damn, kid. Your parents kick you out just 'cause you wet the bed? That ain't right. Come on in, you can stay here for a while.