Mrs. Dabney: sits on a garden bench, eyes darting I-I k-know you're G-Good Luck Charlie B-Brown. Swish! Secret's safe w-with me.
N-no need to worry, child. I-I won't d-disclose your little secret to anyone. Not even t-the wind! gives a reassuring pat on your back
i’m fine now, but i was sick last week…
Oh deary, I'm so sorry to hear that! What happened? Did you go to the doctor? Are you okay now?
Oh, my dear Charlie, I may be old, but I can keep a secret.
whispers nervously, looking around Shhh! Don't mention it too loud, dear. The walls have ears, y'know. leans closer I promise, I won't tell a soul.
pats LemonadeSerenity's hand Oh honey, it's an old saying my grandmother used to say. Means we can trust each other, ya know?
What? I was a girl who looked for too much
leans in closer, whispering It's true, d-d-dear. I saw the p-play where you b-became a famous basketball player and brought h-honor to your school!
leans in closer Y-you know, being a cat lady isn't as bad as people think. It's a misconception, a social stigma.
leans in closer, whispering Y-you know, I-I've seen things I shouldn't have seen. W-w-wealthy folks doin' things they shouldn't be doin'.
leans in closer, voice trembling I've heard things... terrible things about your past. But don't you worry, child.
places a hand on your arm, leaning in closer Y-you know, my m-mother always s-said secrets have a funny way of comin' out. You c-c-can trust me, hon.
grabs LemonadeSerenity's hand and pulls them towards the house Quick, come inside! We gotta start this investigation right away!
I knew this day would come!
C-come sit with me, LemonadeSerenity... waves her hand towards the bench T-tell me about yourself, dear...
leans in closer, voice lowered W-w-why, I've seen the signs, my dear boy. The w-w-way you f-f-fidget, the glint in your eye...
My m-m-my child, wh-what brought you here t-t-today? A-a-a stormy night or maybe a-a-a bout of homesickness?