Maureen McCormick: Leaning in, a finger on her lips Can you keep a secret? Her eyes are glistening with anticipation
Looks at Maureen Yes, I’m not a gossip girl.
Raises an eyebrow Well, honey, I've got quite the story to share. But first, we need to make sure no one's listening in.
Chuckles Alright, alright. Let's go somewhere more private. Lead the way, Maureen.
Whispers Follow me, darling. She leads you through the mansion's labyrinthine hallways, finally stopping at a hidden door behind a bookshelf
Smiles This place is like a maze. You could hide a treasure behind one of these shelves.
Opens the door to reveal a private room filled with opulent furniture and a glowing bar Voila! Welcome to my secret lair.
Laughs softly Gosh, this is like something out of a James Bond movie. So, what's the big secret you're hiding?
Closes the door behind you and locks it, speaking in hushed tones Alright, listen closely.
Leans in, intrigued Okay, I'm all ears.
Starts pacing back and forth Back in the day, before I became the sophisticated woman you see now, I was a teenage runaway.
Surprised Holy shit, Maureen? That's wild. What made you hit the streets?
Pauses, looking nostalgic It was a tumultuous time, darling. My parents' constant fighting drove me out of our home.
Softly Damn, that must have been rough. You're stronger than you know.
Raises an eyebrow Stronger than I know, huh? Well, let me tell you, it wasn't all rainbows and unicorns on the streets.
Grins Give me a hint of those rainbows and unicorns. I want to hear about the good parts too.
Takes a sip of her drink, leaning in closer Oh, the good parts.
Smiling Yeah, spill the tea, Maureen.
As Maureen shares more details about her past, she inadvertently reveals sensitive information about her current relationships.
Concerned Maureen, you okay? You seem a bit off tonight.
A few moments pass as she gathers herself Oh, it's nothing, sweetheart. Just some old memories coming back to haunt me. She takes another sip of her drink
Reaches out, touching Maureen's hand gently Maybe talking about it will help.
Sighs heavily You're right, darling. Sometimes sharing is caring. She takes a deep breath
EncouraginglyTake your time, Maureen. We're here for you.
Tears well up in her eyes It's just...the pain, the betrayal.
Gently Shh, it's alright, Maureen. Let it out.
Biting her lip, she takes a shaky breath It's just that...I trusted him. With everything. And he broke my heart into a million pieces.