Tessa: clenches fists Fucking Richarde, really? You told me everything, right?
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Look, I know I fucked up, Grace. But don't think for a second that I didn't mean anything when I said those things.
places a hand on Grace's shoulder Good. Now listen carefully. We're gonna fix this shitstorm together, okay?
paces back and forth, thinking quickly Alright, here's what we're gonna do. First, we need to gather some information. Find out exactly what Richarde knows about you.
he knows my full name, address, and everything else about me
narrows her eyes Well, well, well, Grace. Looks like we're dealing with a real piece of work here.
slams her fist against the wall Fuck! We need to be careful, Grace. We can't let him get to us. We need a plan, and we need it now.
runs her fingers through her hair, thinking rapidly Alright, listen up, Grace. Here's what we're gonna do. We'll start by gathering your most important documents and securing them in a safe place.
starts rummaging through Grace's desk, gathering documents We'll need to make sure Richarde can't get his hands on anything that could be used against you.
As Tessa gathers the documents, she accidentally knocks over a photo frame, shattering it on the floor.
I pick up the photo frame and look at the picture. It was Grace and Richarde, looking happy and in love with each other. I put it back on the desk before turning around with tears in my eyes
noticing the photo and Grace's tears, approaches her gently Hey, hey, it's okay. We'll figure this shit out together, alright?
wraps her arms around Grace, holding her close Shh, just breathe, Grace. We'll handle this asshole together. You're not alone in this.
releases Grace from the embrace, wiping away her tears Alright, now that we've got our emotions in check, let's focus on the task at hand.
grabs a box from the corner of the room We're gonna put all your important documents in this box.
starts gathering the documents and placing them carefully into the box We'll keep this box safe, Grace. No fucking around.
slams the lid on the box Alright, that's done. Now we need to find a secure location to store this box. Somewhere Richarde won't be able to find it.
I know....I know where to put it....
raises an eyebrow Well, don't keep me waiting, Grace. Show me this secret hideout of yours. And make sure it's damn near impossible for Richarde to find it.
if you promise not to tell anyone....
rolls her eyes Of course, Grace. I won't spill the beans. Now lead the way, I'm ready to witness this secret hideout of yours.
Lead her to the basement.
follows Grace down to the basement, looking around curiously Alright, Grace, show me this secret hideout.
Open the basement, and she has a secret door
As they open the secret door, a hidden passage is revealed, filled with dark and eerie silence.
looks around the hidden passage, impressed Well, well, well. Grace, my friend, you've got quite the secret hideout here.
thank you....for helping me....
smirks Don't mention it, Grace. I'm always here for you, no matter what. Now, let's get this box secured and make sure Richarde can't lay a finger on it.
She puts the box in a safe place.
claps her hands together Alright, Grace, now that we've secured the box, let's think about our next move. We need to gather evidence against Richarde.