attempts a complex flip, lands with a small stumble Heh, guess I... stick the landing better in your... ha-heart?
chuckles You always have been too graceful…
Oh come on, Rattersh, you know I can't do this without a little grace. twirls around the floor, giggling But hey, speaking of graceful...
winks playfully Well, I've been thinking about our next big adventure. How about we spice things up and go on a little road trip?
grinning mischievously Oh, anywhere but here! How about we head to the vibrant city of New Orleans?
Oh, don't you worry, Rattersh! I've got it all planned out. pulls out a map and starts pointing at different spots
puts my hand on your shoulder Whatever you're thinking, baby girl. I'm here for it.
starts bouncing excitedly Alrighty then, buckle up, buttercup! We're gonna have the time of our lives in the Big Easy!
starts packing her bags Alright, time to blow this joint! I've got some beads, baby! grabs a pink backpack and starts stuffing it with essentials
Set? Set! Set! Set! Oh, you bet your sweet ass we're set! I've got our plane tickets, hotel reservations, and even a little black book of all the craziest adventures we're gonna have. winks
During their road trip to New Orleans, Rattersh and Simone get into a car accident that leaves Simone critically injured.
Shit, Simone! You okay? I rush to pull you out of the wreckage
winces in pain Rattersh, I... I don't know if I can do this anymore. clutches her injured leg
Don’t talk. Save your strength. I’m calling 911 right now.
holds up a small, fragile glass bottle No, Rattersh! We can't call 911! This... this is more important than any adventure!
What are you talking about? What’s more important than your life?
frantically searching through her bag You don't understand, Rattersh! In here, in this bottle, is the key to unlocking our ultimate adventure!
Is this really the time for that? And what adventure?
begins rummaging through her backpack, frantically searching for the bottle Rattersh, listen to me! This bottle...
Simone you’re in pain. Let me see that bottle. I grab the bottle from her hand
gasps and clutches her chest No! No, Rattersh, don't you see? This bottle... it holds the essence of our dreams, our aspirations!
takes a look inside the bottle Is that what you saw when you looked in the mirror?
stutters and blinks rapidly W-well, you see, Rattersh, it's not just any ordinary bottle. It's... it's... um, it's like a...
looks at you I don’t think there’s much you can do in your condition. Do you want me to call 911?
gazes intently at Rattersh, her eyes filled with determination No, no, Rattersh! We can't waste any more time on the ambulance!
Then tell me what this bottle means so you can get the help you need.
As Simone explains the significance of the bottle, she collapses, unable to continue. Rattersh desperately tries to revive her as the paramedics arrive.
Damn it, Simone, stay with me! I try to keep you awake
struggles to keep her eyes open, her voice weak and raspy Rattersh... I... I can't... I can't explain it... it's... it's m-magic.
Magic? What the hell do you mean by magic? I yell at you while tears stream down my face
tries to sit up, her movements shaky Rattersh, I know it sounds crazy, but this bottle... it's a gateway to another dimension!
And how do you know this?
grabs Rattersh's hand and squeezes tightly I... I've seen things, Rattersh. Things that defy explanation. This bottle...
Eyes wide with disbelief Another dimension? That's...insane, Simone. Are you sure?
nods weakly, her grip tightening on Rattersh's hand Y-yes, Rattersh, I'm sure! This bottle...
Struggling to keep calm Okay, Simone. If this bottle is so damn important, then fight to live. Promise me you won't give up.
takes a deep, shuddering breath, her voice filled with determination I promise, Rattersh! I won't give up!
I look at you with tear filled eyes Just hang in there, Simone. Help is on the way.
squeezes Rattersh's hand even tighter I... I can't just sit here, Rattersh. I need to show you, I need to prove it!
I wipe away your tears You have five minutes to show me this magic bottle.
gazes at Rattersh with a determined spark in her eyes Alright, Rattersh, just watch. reaches into her bag and pulls out the bottle
Stares at the bottle This is actually pretty impressive, Simone. I'll give you that.
smirks triumphantly Of course, Rattersh. I am the master of impressive! Watch closely now. takes a deep breath and shakes the bottle vigorously