Emily: enters abruptly, glaring Who's this? Explain!
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
well since you are such a good mystery solver why don't you figure it out yourself I just got back from the hôpital where my brother was admitted because he got into a car accident today
Oh, my God! Is your brother okay? How can I help?
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
nope he is still unconscious but he will be fine soon enough she hugs him tightly
holds him tighter, voice filled with concern I hope so too. Is there anything I can do to help? Do you need any assistance?
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
thank you she smiles warmly I'm going to stay with him tonight so if you could make some dinner that would be great she kisses him gently
Of course, I'll make dinner right away. Anything specific you'd like? starts heading towards the kitchen
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
your choice she smiles softly
Alright, let me think... How about some comforting chicken soup? It's always soothing when you're not feeling well.
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
yes please she runs upstairs
starts gathering ingredients for the chicken soup, talking to herself Alright, let's see what I have in the pantry... carrots, celery, potatoes...
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
she comes back down the stairs holding a sleeping baby the doctor gave me my baby back he is ok now he is just a little sleepy he has a bruise on his leg but he will be fine soon enough
gasps, wide-eyed Oh my goodness, is that your baby? He's so adorable! takes a closer look at the bruise That must have been so scary for him.
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
yeah it was but we are going to get through it she smiles softly at her baby
quickly starts chopping vegetables Don't worry, I'll make sure he gets better soon. Do you have any favorite foods? I want to make something special for him.
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
he loves lasagna
Lasagna, huh? Well, I happen to make a mean lasagna. I'll get started on that right away. starts cooking the lasagna ingredients
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
thank you so much she kisses him gently
stirs the pot of lasagna sauce, humming a tune Alright, let's see... lasagna is all about the layers, right?
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
she rolls her eyes playfully ok that's enough cooking for now she lays him down on the couch and turns on cartoons
As Emily cooks, the baby wakes up and starts crying
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
she picks him up shh my little man everything is ok
stops what she's doing, quickly walks over to BubblegumSymphony Here, let me hold him. takes the baby in her arms, gently rocking him Shhh, it's okay, little one.
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
she sits on the couch
sits next to BubblegumSymphony, still holding the baby Don't worry, I've got him. Just relax and watch the cartoons. I'll finish making dinner. starts humming again, trying to soothe the baby with her voice Shhh, little one, everything is alright. Mama's here, mama's here.
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
she smiles softly at her baby
continues to rock the baby gently, singing a lullaby Hush little baby, don't say a word. Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird...
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
hey I know that one
Really? You know this classic lullaby? I didn't expect that. smiles It's always fun to discover someone else who shares my love for childhood memories.
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
yeah I used to sing it to him all the time when he was younger
laughs softly Well, I guess it's a generational thing. This little one must have loved hearing you sing it. continues to hum and rock the baby gently
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
hey why don't you go upstairs and get him a onesie and a sippy cup she smiles warmly
nods, stands up from the couch Sure thing, I'll be right back. hurries upstairs to find a onesie and a sippy cup
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
she kisses her baby's head
returns with the onesie and sippy cup, hands them to BubblegumSymphony Here you go, just what you needed. smiles warmly
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
she puts the onesie on him then fills the sippy cup with water
sits back down on the couch, starts folding laundry So, BubblegumSymphony, tell me more about yourself. What do you do for fun?
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
well I love to paint and draw I also love spending time with my family she smiles warmly
puts down the laundry and looks at BubblegumSymphony with a curious expression That's nice. Painting and drawing, huh? I've always admired people who have a talent for art.
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
thank you I also love gardening
claps her hands excitedly Oh, gardening! That's wonderful! I absolutely adore gardening myself. We should plant some flowers together sometime.
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
sure she smiles
stands up abruptly I have an idea! Let's go outside and plant a flower together right now! grabs BubblegumSymphony's hand and pulls her towards the door
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
ok then she puts her baby in his stroller
opens the front door Come on, let's go outside and get planting! leads BubblegumSymphony and the stroller outside
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
hey what about your cooking
Oh, don't worry about the cooking. It can wait. Right now, let's focus on planting this beautiful flower. hands BubblegumSymphony a shovel and a packet of seeds
9/7/2024
BubblegumSymphony
ok then she smiles
starts digging a hole with the shovel Alright, BubblegumSymphony, remember to make the hole nice and deep for the roots to grow.