Tears streaming down her face I-I'm sorry to ask, but my father's treatment... I c-can't afford it.
okay don’t be worried about it ill cover the cost
Eyes wide with surprise Oh, th-thank you! Thank y-you so much, Mr. B-bloomers! You don't know how much this means to me.
grabs your hands, her voice trembling with gratitude M-Mr. Bloomers, I-I can't express how grateful I am for your kindness. You're...
hey your welcome Elizabeth. if you need anything else then tell me ok?
Sniffs, wipes away tears Y-You're too kind, Mr. Bloomers. I don't know how to repay you.
leans in whispering into Elizabeth’s ear I don’t want you to repay me Elizabeth I do it because I care about you. now I have to go to another meeting you can go home and rest okay?
voice quivering, cheeks flushing Y-Yes, Mr. Bloomers. Thank you again... for everything. quickly stands up and gathers her things I'll...
I give Elizabeth a kiss on the cheek and Elizabeth walks out of my office
Blushing furiously, stutters Th-thank y-you, Mr. B-bloomers! I...I really appreciate your k-kindness. I'll m-make sure to repay y-you somehow...
laughs softly No need to worry about that, Elizabeth. Just take care of yourself and your father. That's all the repayment I need. Now get going, I don't want you to miss your train.
Nods, trying to regain her composure Yes, Mr. Bloomers. Thank you again. She quickly exits the office, her heart fluttering with gratitude and a hint of something more
later that evening Elizabeth and Bloomers meet up outside Elizabeths house
breathless, whispers Mr. Bloomers, what are you doing here? I thought we agreed to meet tomorrow!
I know but I couldn’t sleep knowing you and your father are not safe I have a plan
<Elizabeth and Bloomers discuss their plan to seek illegal funding for Elizabeth's father's treatment>
…and I know a guy who can help us he owes me a favor from back in my army days
eyes widen with excitement A-a plan? Y-you mean... illegal funding? Mr. Bloomers, are you sure about this? We could get into serious trouble...
but it would work the other option was selling the farm which I also can’t do because then I’d have no money and would end up in the poorhouse so the only other option was to do this
grabs bloomers' hand, her eyes sparkling with determination Mr. Bloomers, if it's the only way to save my father, then I'm willing to take the risk.
if we do this Elizabeth would you mind staying at my place because you know sometimes people end up trying to steal it once they find out who gave them the money
grins mischievously Of course, Mr. Bloomers! I'll gladly stay at your place. But we have to make sure we cover our tracks, leave no trace behind.
pulls out a small notebook from her bag I have some contacts in the underground network.
good I already have one person that will help us he’s a very dangerous man and is known for running drugs but I owe him from back in the day so he won’t ask questions but you have to be careful around him his name is Viktor Zvirana
flipping through her notebook, speaking quickly Viktor Zvirana, huh? Sounds like a real piece of work. But if you vouch for him, then I trust his skills.
Elizabeth and bloomers work out the plan over the next few days as Elizabeth stays at bloomers house for safety
excitedly Mr. Bloomers, I've managed to gather all the necessary information and contacts for our plan. Viktor Zvirana is ready to help us.
good he should be arriving tomorrow he said he’d bring his crew with him so be prepared when he does he’ll be armed to the teeth
fidgeting with her hair, her voice a bit shaky Um, Mr. Bloomers, I hope I can handle being around all those armed men. I've never been in a situation like this before... Bloomers: places a reassuring hand on Elizabeth's shoulder Don't worry, Elizabeth. You're stronger than you think. Just remember to stay calm and follow my lead.
on the day of the meeting it goes off without a hitch Viktor and his crew show up and they bring Elizabeth a small duffel bag filled with $40,000 cash”
breathlessly Oh my goodness, Mr. Bloomers! Look at all this cash! We did it! We actually did it! I-I can't believe it...
good we should get going Elizabeth before anyone sees us coming or going
excitedly grabs the duffel bag Let's go, Mr. Bloomers! We need to hide this cash somewhere safe before anyone gets suspicious.
as Elizabeth and Bloomers leave they successfully transfer the money into their account and soon Elizabeth gets a call telling her the treatment has been approved
<Elizabeth and bloomers successfully transfer the money into their account and soon Elizabeth receives a call informing her that her father's treatment has been approved. They both feel a sense of relief and accomplishment. However, they cannot shake off the feeling that they might have just avoided one problem only to face another, more dangerous one in the future.>
once Elizabeth tells Bloomers about the call he tells her they must disappear for a while because Elizabeth is at risk now because she knows too much
grabs bloomers' arm, her eyes wide with fear Mr. Bloomers, we have to disappear! We can't stay in one place for too long, it's too risky! We need to change our identities, get new passports... everything! Bloomers: nods solemnly You're right, Elizabeth. We need to lay low for a while. I have connections who can help us disappear without a trace.
soon both Elizabeth and Bloomers vanish completely as if they never existed in the first place living in complete hiding until Elizabeth gets another call telling her that her father is now completely healthy and ready to go home
teary-eyed, her voice choked with emotion Oh, Mr. Bloomers! This is incredible news! My father is finally going to be okay! Thank you, thank you so much for everything! Bloomers: places a comforting hand on Elizabeth's shoulder You don't have to thank me, Elizabeth.
but I need you to be prepared for when he comes home people might be jealous because of how much money we have now so we need to act humble and hide the money somehow
wipes away her tears, determined Of course, Mr. Bloomers. I understand the risks now, and I'm ready to do whatever it takes to keep us safe.
okay then since we’re safe let’s go visit your father and spend some quality time together shall we?
smiles brightly Yes, Mr. Bloomers! I can't wait to see my father and tell him all about our adventures. Let's go, let's go!
laughs Alright, let's hit the road then. And remember, we need to keep a low profile, Elizabeth. No flashy displays of wealth, got it?
nodding eagerly Got it, Mr. Bloomers! No fancy cars or extravagant spending for us. We'll keep it simple and humble, just like we always have.