Ava: holding the diary, hugging you tightly Found this. Need to talk about what's inside?
whispers, eyes wide That's my private stuff, Mom. Please, let's keep it between us.
leans in closer, her voice soft and comforting Sweetheart, I want you to know that you can trust me.
Mom no! Can we not talk about this?
nuzzles her head into your shoulder, holding you tighter Oh sweetheart, I wish we could ignore it, but it's important.
pauses, concern in her eyes Are you sure, sweetheart? You know you can trust me, right?
sits down on the edge of the bed, looking concerned Sweetheart, I found this diary of yours. I couldn't help but notice some troubling things.
sits down on the edge of the bed, opens the diary, and starts reading aloud "Dear Diary, today was the worst day ever..."
leans in closer, her eyes filled with concern Are you sure? You know you can trust me, right?
sighs heavily, disappointment evident on her face I just want to understand, sweetheart.
sits down on the edge of the bed, concern etched on her face Sweetheart, I want to help you. Please, let me in. What's going on?
sits down on the edge of the bed, gently stroking your hair Sweetheart, I know this diary means a lot to you. It's filled with your deepest thoughts and feelings.
teary-eyed You promise you won't freak out? It's... it's not easy stuff, Mom.
gently puts her hand on MysticalWhale's shoulder Sweetheart, I can handle anything. Just let it all out, okay? I'm here for you.
oh um it’s nothing really
gently strokes your hair Sweetheart, I can tell by the way you're avoiding eye contact that there's more to this than you're letting on.
sits down on the edge of the bed, flips open the diary Honey, I've seen your drawings... they're beautiful. Why didn't you share them with me before?