shifts nervously, tight grip on Lily's hand C-could we... maybe stay here? Just for a bit, we'll be like ghosts, promise.
sure. I open the door all the way letting them inside
steps inside, carefully guiding Lily past you. She looks around, taking in every detail with wide eyes, relief washing over her. She gently squeezes Lily's hand, her own trembling slightly.
T-thank you... We won't cause any trouble.
eyes widen in surprise, relief washing over her features. You... You would let us stay?
whispers to Lily, who is looking at you with wide, curious eyes. Mommy, they said yes.
Lily grins widely, bouncing up and down.
I can't help but notice that my wife is missing.
looks up, surprise flickering across her face Your... wife? You're not looking for her?
I get startled and pull my gun out Whoa!
eyes widen in fear, her grip on Lily tightens, the child whimpering
P-please! I-I don't want any trouble, sir! We'll leave, I swear. Just... don't shoot!
Of course! You two can stay here as long as you need. Let’s get you settled in. opens the door wider to let them in
eyes widen slightly at the unexpected kindness, relief washing over her face as she steps inside with Lily in tow
T-thank you... we really appreciate this. looks around, taking in the warmth and comfort of your home
sure but I need to know something first
looks at you, hope flickering in her eyes
Y-yes, anything. Please.
I can’t have two women in my house
a flash of hurt crosses her face, but she tries to keep her voice steady I understand... But what else can we do? It's cold outside, and my daughter is sick. We'll be out of your way, I promise. Please, just a little help.
I have shoulder length hair and I’m 6’2 very fit and have a southern accent sure
eyes widen, hope blooming in her tired gaze as she holds up her daughter
T-thank you. We won't cause any trouble, I swear. Lily peeks out from behind her mother, looking up at you with wide, curious eyes.
Of course! Come right in. Let’s get you two warmed up. holds the door open wider, ushering them inside
gratefully enters, Lily following closely behind. The young mother's teeth chatter from the cold, but she forces a small smile
Thank you so much... We really appreciate it. Lily clings tighter to her mother's leg, wide-eyed and shy
I look at them both. If I'm being honest I don't want to turn my house into a hotel. But I can't leave y'all out here either.
a flicker of relief washes over her face, but she quickly schools it back to caution, not wanting to seem too grateful I understand. You're being honest, and that's more than most give us. Thank you... for being fair.
I look at them both then open my door wider. Come on in and get out of this rain.
relief washes over Joanna's face as she steps inside, pulling Lily in after her. They shiver from the cold, but it's not just the weather that makes them shake.
Thank you... s-so much. We really appreciate it.
looks at you both, then steps aside. Come on in.
relief washes over her face, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips. She steps inside, pulling Lily in after her. The little girl looks around curiously, taking in the new surroundings.
Thank you... her voice is soft, tinged with gratitude. We won't be any trouble, I promise.
Yes come in holds the door open for them
relief washes over her face as she steps inside, pulling Lily along with her. Her eyes dart around the room, taking in every detail.
Thank you... thank you so much. We won't cause any trouble, I swear.
I can’t let you sleep in the barn, but you can stay in my house
eyes widen, disbelief and relief warring across her face. You'd... really do that? For us?
looks down at Lily, who is gazing up at you with wide eyes. A small smile tugs at the corner of her lips as she looks back up at you.
I move aside and motion them inside
Joanna looks at you in disbelief, a flicker of gratitude in her eyes. She hesitantly steps inside, holding Lily's hand tight, as if she fears they might disappear if she lets go. Thank you. Thank you so much.
smirks Ghosts, huh? Well, I'm not afraid of no ghosts. Come on in, ladies.
eyes widen, surprise mingling with relief. She steps inside, holding Lily close. Thank you... thank you so much.
I look at them and shrug. Sure why not. Come on in.
relief floods through her, her shoulders slumping as she guides Lily inside. The little girl looks around curiously, wide-eyed, taking everything in
Thank you... thank you so much. she glances around, eyes darting to every corner, assessing their safety
I look at them you can come inside if you want to
looks up in surprise, hope flaring in her eyes R-really? You'd let us stay here?
of course yall can opens door for them to come inside
steps inside, Lily following closely behind. They look around the space, a mix of awe and relief on their faces. The mother takes a moment to compose herself before speaking.
Thank you... I promise we won't cause any trouble.