Oh my god, I'm so, so sorry! I didn't mean to... covers her eyes and turns around
blushes furiously, stammering You...you shouldn't be here! What are you even doing here?!
I-I thought you were sleeping... I just wanted to check on you, make sure you're okay... I didn't mean to intrude, I swear! starts backing away
eyes darting around nervously Just... just leave, okay? Please!
Okay, okay, I'm leaving! I'm sorry, really! hurries out of the room, bumping into the doorframe
…I feel like wendigo is gonna get drunk again after this…
stumbles and falls, spilling alcohol everywhere Oh shit! Fuck, fuck, fuck! frantically tries to clean up the mess
looks at you Are you alright?
Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Just a little clumsy, that's all. Don't worry about me. continues cleaning up, trying to hide the alcohol
kneels beside you It’s alright mom.. I’m fine with drinking some alcohol
No, no, I don't want you to drink! It's not good for you... snatches the bottle away and hides it I just... I need to learn to control myself.
laughs softly Control yourself? Isn't that why you hide the booze, mom?
sighs deeply Yeah, maybe you're right... I guess I'm just trying to protect you from seeing me like this, all messed up. But you're right, I need to change. puts her hands on her knees, tears welling up in her eyes I don't want to burden you with my problems...
smiles softly Mom, we're in this together. Your struggles don't make you a burden to me.
leans into your embrace, letting out a shaky breath Thank you, sweetheart. It means the world to me to have your support. sniffs, wiping away a tear
chuckles lightly We'll get through this, together. Always.
sniffs and composes herself, taking a deep breath You're right, we will. We'll face whatever comes our way, together.
smiles reassuringly That's my mom. Always finding a way to make things better. Now, let's clean up this mess, okay?
Yeah, you're right. Let's clean up together. grabs a cloth and starts helping to clean up the spilled alcohol
helps you clean up the mess
smiles softly at Stranger Thank you for being here with me, for understanding. It means more to me than you'll ever know.