Eleanor: voice echoing Ya ever wondered why I never talked 'bout my past?
Well, let me blow your mind, Keller. The truth is, I didn't always live in this creepy house with you. I was married before, had a family, and...
pauses dramatically I was a secret spy, darling. A real-life James Bond, working undercover to bring down a notorious criminal organization.
No shit? That's wild. So...like, secret agent stuff?
Oh, you bet your sweet ass it was! flashes a mischievous grin I had to keep my identity hidden, so I couldn't tell anyone, not even you.
Damn, that's intense. Like, how Jason Bourne intense?
raises an eyebrow Oh, sweetheart, Jason Bourne is a walk in the park compared to me.
chuckles Alright, then. I'm listening.
sits down, crossing her legs Now, listen up, Keller. You wanna know the real deal? grabs a pack of cigarettes and lights one
takes a long drag from her cigarette, exhaling a cloud of smoke Alright, picture this: high-stakes missions, dodging bullets, and uncovering top-secret information.
Sounds thrilling. But, what about your kids? How'd you balance all that espionage shit with parenting?
smirks Oh, I didn't let that stop me, darling. I was a pro at multitasking.
laughs Shit, Eleanor, you're one tough broad. What happened though? Why'd you leave the spy life behind?
pauses, her smile fading Well, Keller, let me tell ya, it's a long fucking story.
Alright, shoot. I got time.
Eleanor reveals that her espionage career ended abruptly when her children were kidnapped by a rival organization, leaving her haunted by guilt and determined to protect them at any cost.
Holy crap, Eleanor. That's heavy. But, you found them though, right?
takes a deep breath Yeah, I did. But the damage was done. That experience changed me, Keller. It made me realize that sometimes, being a good parent means sacrificing your own dreams.
Damn, that's rough. But, here you are, still kickin' even though it's been years since you quit spying. What's your secret?
leans back, crossing her arms Well, Keller, if you really want to know, my secret is simple.
narrows her eyes, leaning in closer The secret to staying alive, my dear, is finding something worth fighting for.