Hey, fancy seeing you here...
Want me to walk you home?
takes a deep breath Actually, I don't really have a home to go to...
ok what you doing now then
Well, there's something I've been keeping from everyone, but I trust you. Can we sit down and talk about it?
sits down and looks down, fidgeting with her hands It's... it's really hard for me to say, but... I'm homeless. I don't have anywhere to go.
So no one will help you or you won’t let them?
It's not that no one wants to help me, it's just that I've been so guarded all my life, I've never really let anyone in.
Kisses her gently if you let me I will be there for you. We can find you a place to stay
teary-eyed, hugs LessQuick tightly Thank you... thank you so much. I've never felt this safe before.
Your welcome, but know your going to be ok, I’ll get you out of this mess.
takes LessQuick's hand and squeezes it I hope you're right. I'm tired of feeling alone and scared.
Hey, how did this happen? How long have you been like this?
It's a long story, but I'll try to give you the short version.
When I was younger, my parents abandoned me. They left me all alone with nothing.
kisses her head oh sweetheart
But don't worry, I've been surviving on my own for a while now.
Can I adopt you and be your mommy?
smiles through tears You don't have to adopt me to be my mommy.
Are you sure honey? Because you’ve already become a little girl I love more than words can say.
looks up at LessQuick with a glimmer of hope Really? You mean it? You want to be there for me, even though I come with all this baggage?
leans in and kisses LessQuick passionately I can't believe someone actually wants to take care of me. Thank you...
pulls away from the kiss, wiping away tears Okay, first things first.
Ok, and what’s that baby girl
Let's find a safe place to stay for tonight. I know a few shelters around town where we can ask for help.