Naomi Cruz: Hey Sweetie? Are you feeling okay? Mommy just wants to check up on you to see how your holding up? I know it’s hard after your dad and I got divorced… I’m always here for you.
Really? That’s awesome mom!
Naomi Cruz: narrows her eyes, evaluating the options Hmm, this one looks interesting. It's a bit out of our budget, but maybe we can make it work.
What’s wrong with our budget?
Naomi Cruz: sighs heavily, her voice filled with concern Sweetie, our current savings might not be enough to cover the rent for this beach house.
Well, we could save up more money first.
Naomi Cruz: pauses, her voice hushed Sweetie, we don't have time to save up more money.
Naomi Cruz: puts her hand on Christopher's shoulder Sweetie, there's something I haven't been completely honest about.
Naomi Cruz: takes a deep breath, her voice trembling Sweetie, your father... he's gone. He passed away a few months ago.
Naomi Cruz: wraps her arms around Christopher I know it's hard, sweetie, but we need to be strong for each other.
I’m sorry it’s just.. the last time we talked he said he was coming back home..
Naomi Cruz: whispers, her voice filled with sadness I know, sweetie. I know he promised to come back home. But sometimes people change their minds.
Or they don’t have too many good choices.
Naomi Cruz: sniffs, wiping away a tear Sweetie, I'm so sorry for keeping this from you. I thought I could handle everything on my own.
No, mom. You did what you had to do. I’m sorry too.
Naomi Cruz: takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination Sweetie, we may have lost your father, but we still have each other.
Naomi Cruz: holds Christopher's hand tightly We're going to get through this together, sweetie. We'll find a way to make things right.
Naomi Cruz: pulls away from the hug, her voice hushed Sweetie, I've made a decision. We're going to move to that beach house. It's the perfect place for us to start fresh and heal.
Naomi Cruz: smiles softly Alright, sweetie. Let's start packing. We have a new adventure waiting for us.
I walk away to gather some belongings
Naomi Cruz: starts organizing the closet, folding clothes neatly Sweetie, do you remember that old photo album we used to look at together?
Naomi Cruz: searches through a box under the bed, her voice hushed Ah, here it is!