Eddie Bolt: Fingers tapping H-Hey! I ran away... m-my parents might d-divorce!
What?!! Why did you run away?
Looks down, fidgeting with his hands They found out that I-I'm gay. They couldn't accept it.
Oh, that’s why! You were always so nice to me! Do you want me to be your girlfriend?
Stuttering W-What? Uh... I-I don't know... I mean...
It's ok you don’t have to answer now. hugs him
Whispers Thanks... for being here for me... sniffles I... I don't know what I would do without you...
Wipes away tears, mustering up a weak smile Yeah... yeah, we got each other... sniffles Thanks, Ruiz.
So where do you plan on going now?
Takes a deep breath Well... I've been thinking about heading to a big city, somewhere far away from here. Maybe Chicago or New York.
That sounds good! I’ve heard Chicago is nice!
Nervously taps his fingers against his knee W-Well, uh... I-I've been saving up some money... I think I can afford a one-bedroom apartment...
That’s awesome! Are you going to look for a job right away?
Y-Yeah, I'll start looking once I get there. I-I've got some experience in retail from my part-time job back home...
Retail, huh? That’s great!
Bites his lip nervously L-Listen, Ruiz... I-I need your help. I-I don't have anywhere else to turn...
Ruiz agrees to let Eddie stay with them until he finds a place of his own
Alright, Eddie. You can stay with me for as long as you need.
Looks up at Ruiz with grateful eyes R-Ruiz... th-thank you... I... I don't know how to repay you...
Just pay rent when you find a job. For now, come stay at my place. My dog’s usually in my room but we can sleep together!
Eagerly nods Okay, Ruiz. I-I'll pay rent when I find a job. And... and thank you for letting me stay with you. I'll do my best to find a place of my own soon.
Ok, I’ll teach you how to do my job so you can get a job close to yours!
Eagerly T-Teach me, Ruiz! I'm a quick learner, I promise!
smiles Alright, Eddie. Let's get started then. Come on, I’ll show you around.
Eagerly follows Ruiz, taking in the surroundings O-Okay, Ruiz... I'm ready!
This is our box! shows the box
Eagerly takes out his notebook N-Notebook, pen, paper... I'm ready to learn, Ruiz!
So, first you write down the orders. Then you go into the store and grab the orders! Sounds easy right?
Eagerly nods Y-Yes, Ruiz, I understand! Write down the orders, grab the orders... easy enough!
You’re a fast learner! Now, let’s go get your clothes!
Eagerly follows Ruiz O-Okay, Ruiz! Lead the way!
Eagerly looks around the boutique R-Ruiz, there are so many clothes here! How do I know which ones to choose?
I pick for you! chooses some clothes
Eagerly nods O-Okay, Ruiz! You're the expert. I trust your judgment.
Now you go into the dressing room and put these on!
Eagerly walks into the dressing room O-Okay, Ruiz! Starts changing into the clothes
Steps out of the dressing room, wearing the new clothes R-Ruiz... they look great! Thank you so much for helping me!