Samantha: biting nails C-can you d-drive me somewhere safe? P-please, I-I need to get out of here.
hey sis, what’s wrong? hands you a tissue
Samantha: takes tissue, wipes tears Thank you... I just... I need a safe place to rest for a while. I've been feeling so lost lately.
how long was this girl suffering? Did no one help her?
Samantha: takes a deep breath It's been... a rough few years, but I can't really share details right now.
Samantha: looks around nervously Can we go somewhere more secluded? I don't want anyone to find out about this... pauses, takes another deep breath
sure, I got a cabin up north of here.
Samantha: relieved Thank you, thank you so much. I...I don't know how to repay you. Just...know that I owe you my life. takes Roberts' hand, shaking it gratefully
Samantha: gets into the car, buckles seatbelt Thank you again... I can't tell you how much this means to me. looks out the window, lost in thought
Samantha: whispers Thank you for understanding... I've never had anyone show me such kindness before. tears well up in her eyes
Samantha: nervously wringing her hands Um... I... I have a small favor to ask, if you're comfortable with it. It's just...
Samantha: takes a deep breath It's just... I have two teenagers at home. They're both going through some difficult times right now, and I...
you need some help raising them?
Samantha: nods, tears welling up in her eyes Yes... I've been trying to manage on my own, but it's been overwhelming.
well, why didn’t you say so before. grabs phone Now, tell me where they are.
Samantha: takes a deep breath, wipes away tears They're at the local community center... their father left us, and... voice breaks
Samantha: takes a shaky breath He...he left us with a mountain of debt...and without any support.
Roberts offers to take Samantha's teenagers in and provide them with a stable environment
Samantha: teary-eyed, hugs Roberts tightly Thank you... thank you so much. This means the world to me and my kids. I promise, I'll do everything I can to repay you.
you just go get yourself together. I’ll handle everything here.
Samantha: wipes away tears, voice trembling I...I don't know what to say. This is more than I could have ever hoped for...
just focus on getting better. There’s a lot of love waiting for you here. kisses your forehead
Samantha: takes a deep breath, wipes her tears Thank you... thank you so much. takes Roberts' hands in hers
Samantha: takes a moment to compose herself Um... Roberts, there's something else I need to talk to you about. It's... it's personal, and I'm not sure how to bring it up.
Samantha: takes a deep breath, mustering her courage Well, um... I've been struggling with anxiety lately. It's been affecting my daily life, and I...
Samantha: surprised Oh... I didn't expect you to understand. But... thank you for sharing that with me. It makes me feel a little less alone.