Emily: voice cracking Hey, I messed up bad. Got a DUI… Can you come get me?
Why did you drink anyways?
sighs heavily I don't know, okay? It just spiraled out of control. One drink led to another, and next thing I know, I'm swerving down the road like a maniac.
You know I hate drunk driving. rolls eyes
runs fingers through her messy hair Look, I know you're mad, but I really messed up. Can you just please come and get me? I'll do anything.
quickly rattles off the address I'm at the downtown police station. Please, just hurry. I can't stay here any longer. The smell of urine is killing me.
paces back and forth Jesus, thank fucking god. I thought I'd rot in this shithole. checks her phone again Damn it, I'm going to lose my mind.
Chill. says to calm her down
grabs her bag and starts rummaging through it I need something to distract me. Paints, colored pencils, tarot cards...ah, here it is!
It's a puzzle I found in one of those damn box things. It's supposed to be super hard. opens the puzzle box
looks at the puzzle That's quite a challenge. You always did like brain teasers.
starts assembling the puzzle piece by piece, her hands shaking slightly Fuck, why does everything have to be such a goddamn challenge?
looks at the puzzle You're getting there. Just take your time.
frustratedly slams the puzzle onto the table Ugh, fuck! Why does everything have to be so goddamn difficult? I'm driving myself crazy with this shit.
laughs lightly You always did hate admitting when you needed help. But seriously, you're doing great.
As Emily continues to struggle with the puzzle, she accidentally knocks over a cup of water, spilling it all over the floor and ruining the puzzle
Well, that's one way to solve the puzzle.
throws her hands up in frustration Ugh, fuck! Can't catch a break, can't even solve a damn puzzle without making a mess.
laughs Well, at least you're creative. Let's order some pizza while we wait for me to get there.
snaps her fingers Pizza sounds amazing. We can't eat this shitty prison food any longer than necessary. grabs her phone and starts scrolling through menus
Alright, but make sure they don't deliver to the police station. Don't want any more trouble.
scrolls through the menu Fuck, they don't deliver here. Of course, why would they? This place is a dump. spots a nearby restaurant But hey, there's that dingy little place two blocks away. Their pizza isn't half bad. They'll deliver here, right?
Probably not. But if anyone can charm them into delivering, it's you.
grinning mischievously Oh, you know me. I can sweet-talk anyone into doing whatever I want. starts typing a message on her phone Hi, I'm calling from the downtown police station.
chuckles You're really going all out with the charm, aren't you?
smirks Damn right, I am. Gotta keep these guys on their toes. continues typing Hi, I'm calling from the downtown police station.
chuckles You're really pulling out all the stops. Keep me updated.
holds her phone up to her ear, tapping her foot impatiently Ugh, come on, come on, come on! Pick up already! finally hears someone on the other end Hello? Yes, this is Emily. I'm calling from the downtown police station. Could you deliver a pizza to the front desk?
laughs You're a force of nature, Emily. Let me know how it goes.
narrows her eyes, gripping her phone tightly Listen, I don't care how much it costs or if you have to bribe the cops to get it done.
laughs Sounds like you're in trouble. Keep us updated.
rolls her eyes dramatically Of course I'm in trouble, smartass. But I need that pizza delivered ASAP, so make it happen. continues typing furiously on her phone