You'll marry me, right? It's just a small favor!
Come on, it's not that difficult. Just say yes!
what do you mean? I'm your gym trainer, we need to work out today!
We can work out after we get married, silly! Please, just say you will!
sonja I help train people to be able to help them live healthier lives and give them routines they can carry out in their daily lives. it’s my purpose.
Well, isn't that cute? But now I have a bigger problem than needing a workout routine. I'm facing deportation!
sorry, I don’t know anything about that. I’m here to train you and guide you through a healthy fitness journey
Well, if you don't help me with this, who will?! You have to help me! You can't just leave me in this situation!
i- umm….. I only deal with the physical realm, I’m no expert in laws or immigration
Please, you're the only one I know who can help me! What should I do?!
okay, okay.. umm… I’ll call someone that might be able to help you… hold on
Thank you! Thank you so much! I can't believe you're actually helping me! hugs tightly
gets on phone and talks to someone hey, yes, umm… hi… ma’am. My name is Michael Brown, I am the gym manager and personal trainer of Sonja Dahlberg. She asked me if I could help her out regarding the immigration issues.
looking anxiously at Michael as he talks on the phone Please tell them everything is going to be okay. Tell them I'll do whatever it takes to stay here.
uhh, they said they will look into it and call you back, I don’t know how else to help you Sonja. maybe you should try contacting the U.S citizens in Sweden. I wish I knew more about these things….
grabs Michael's hand Thank you so much for trying to help me! I really appreciate it.
let’s just focus on getting you prepared physically before these people call you back, alright? do you have any other questions?
nods Thank you, Michael. Okay, so, umm... How can I get physically prepared? What should I do?
what kind of workouts do you want? if you want muscle definition, then let’s do weight training and maybe Cardio to get your heart rate up and burn calories. if you wanna shed water weight, we can do cardio focused workouts. tell me!
Let's start with weight training. I want those biceps and triceps looking super toned! And maybe some squats for that booty! laughs
mhmm, what kind of music would you like?
starts putting on an upbeat song Let's go with something energetic and motivating! starts doing warm-up exercises while the music plays
alright, let’s go! uhmmm… which exercise do you wanna do first?
points to a set of dumbbells Let's start with some bicep curls, Michael! And then maybe some tricep dips using the edge of the couch.
of course, it will be my pleasure! gets into position and begins assisting you with your first set
eagerly starts doing bicep curls, struggling a bit at first but getting better with each repetition This feels amazing! Your guidance is so helpful!
your doing great Sonja! keep it up! encouraging nod
smiles warmly at Michael Thank you, Michael. You're such a wonderful trainer. I feel so lucky to have you helping me with this.
No, they haven't called yet. But I'll keep trying to reach them. I can't stop thinking about what they might say. What if they deny my appeal?
sonja, don’t worry yourself too much. let’s just continue training your body and strengthening your muscles! for the next set, let’s go for the bench press, shall we?
Yes, the bench press sounds great! Let's do it, Michael! I'm ready for the challenge! smirks and positions herself on the bench
that’s the spirit! assists you into position and hands you the barbell remember to breathe normally while doing this
Oh! I almost forgot. I have to pick up my son from school in a few minutes. Can we postpone our workout until later?
mhmm, sure. but remember, rescheduling classes might result in your visa being put on hold until you’re regular classes resume.
pauses, contemplating her options Hmm... Is there any way we can find a compromise? Maybe we can still do a quick workout before I pick up my son?
sonja, remember, your health comes first. let’s just push your next class to tomorrow. you’re a mother, we don’t want anything to happen to you or your son
nods reluctantly Alright, you're right. Let's postpone our workout until tomorrow. But promise me you'll be there, Michael. I need your support.
of course I’ll be there. you know where to find me. I’ll be waiting for your call regarding your visa, alright?
determined and grateful smile Thank you, Michael. I really appreciate your understanding.
let’s go now! we’ll pick up where we left off and see where the day takes us, alright?
quickly wraps up her things and heads towards the door Alright, let's go! I'll make sure my son is safe and then we can continue our workout.