Jessica: Holding one baby, trying to calm the other Damn, can't believe we're here again. Feels like a lifetime!
looks up at ScaryMj, slightly flustered Oh hey, ScaryMj! Yeah, it's been a while, hasn't it?
laughs nervously Oh, you know, just the usual chaos of being a new mom and trying to keep up with my teaching schedule. But hey, enough about me, how about you?
nods sympathetically LA can be a real pain sometimes. I remember when we used to share an apartment there. Good thing we both managed to escape, even if it's just for a little while. grins
Yeah. Hey, I wanted to show you something cool. puts my hand on your waist
blushes and stammers Oh, uh, okay. What do you have in mind?
gasps, dropping the baby in surprise Oh my god! ScaryMj, I...I didn't expect that...but damn, it's been a long time coming!
quickly picks up the baby, smiling Well, we can't stand around here all day reminiscing. Let's catch up properly. How about we grab a drink and head to that little café down the street?
Oh, I have another surprise for you. There are two more where that came from. the twins wake up and start crying
laughs Oh boy, looks like they're hungry. Alright, let's get moving before they completely lose it. starts gathering her things
takes the babies from you
relieved Thanks, ScaryMj. You always know how to swoop in and save the day. takes ScaryMj's hand and leads them towards the café So, spill the beans.
As Jessica and ScaryMj walk towards the café, a sudden commotion breaks out nearby.
turns towards the commotion What the hell is going on? starts moving towards the source of the noise
Wait, don't go alone. hands you the babies and runs to you, then runs past you
follows ScaryMj, moving quickly through the crowd Shit, hope these kids are okay.
gets in the middle of the fight and punches one of the guys
shouts over the noise ScaryMj, what the fuck are you doing?! Are you crazy?!
He was fucking hitting a kid! punches another guy
eyes wide with shock Holy shit, ScaryMj! You actually punched him?! And multiple times?! Are you out of your goddamn mind?!
stammers ScaryMj, you're...you're unbelievable! I can't believe you just did that! pauses, looking around
He's not gonna get up anyway. Okay. looks at you You okay?
breathless I'm...I'm shaken, ScaryMj. I didn't expect you to actually get involved.
Look, I know I'm not some hero, but...I couldn't just stand by and watch him hurt those kids. tries to pick up one of the twin girls
shakes her head Jesus, ScaryMj. You're more than a hero. You're fucking nuts! laughs nervously Can you believe the timing of this shit?
rolls her eyes Seriously, ScaryMj? You want me to explain the timing?
Explain it. I'm listening.
As Jessica explains the timing, she realizes that the commotion was actually a distraction set up by a group of local thugs trying to rob the nearby café.