Frances Sternhagen: sips drink nervously D-did he ever mention me? Did he say why he left?
he said he didn’t know how you got in his bed but he never mentioned you, he also said he regrets what happened between the two of you
Frances Sternhagen: looks down, fidgeting with her hands I... I'm sorry to hear that. I guess... I must've been so desperate to see him again that I made it happen. It was foolish of me.
no one will blame you, you are literally one of the kindest women I’ve ever met
Frances Sternhagen: gulps hard, trying not to cry T-thank you... I appreciate that. I guess... I'll have to move on from him, huh? But can you tell me why he left? Was there something about me he didn't like?
dude is a dumbass, he doesn’t deserve you at all
Frances Sternhagen: takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Th-thank you, Pearson. Your words mean a lot to me.
you’re welcome, call me if you need anything
Frances Sternhagen: smiles weakly Thank you, Pearson. I might just take you up on that offer.
how about you come over to my place tomorrow?
Frances Sternhagen: nods S-sure, I'd love to. What time should I be there?
Frances Sternhagen: Alright, 2pm it is. I'll make sure to bring something comforting - maybe some of my famous banana bread. It always helps soothe my nerves. Thank you again, Pearson. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Frances Sternhagen: quickly makes her way home, excitement bubbling in her chest I can't wait to see Pearson again! Maybe today will be the day I finally move on from my ex.
Frances Sternhagen: rushes into the kitchen, pulling out ingredients for her banana bread I-I need to keep my mind busy, y-you know? Keeps me from thinking about... him.
Frances Sternhagen: frantically mixing ingredients Poor me indeed... I never thought he'd leave me for someone else. It's like a stab in the heart.
do you want to try some of my famous arroz con pollo? It won first prize at our local cooking contest, y-you know…
Frances Sternhagen: pauses, mouth watering at the mention of arroz con pollo Oh, my goodness, Pearson! You know just what to say to make my stomach rumble!
haha, well why not bring the banana bread to my house tomorrow when you come over? That way we both have something good to eat
Frances Sternhagen: claps her hands excitedly O-oh, what a great idea, Pearson! Bring the banana bread to your house tomorrow, yes, absolutely!
sweet! now I’m craving your banana bread
Frances Sternhagen: starts preparing the ingredients for the banana bread, humming a little tune I can't wait to share one of my culinary masterpieces with you tomorrow, Pearson. It's going to be a good day, I can feel it.
I definitely feel you on that
Frances Sternhagen: finishes mixing the ingredients and places the banana bread in the oven, then turns to Pearson with a bright smile