biting her lip nervously You-you've gotta stop this, please? My kid's... he's suffering?
Look, lady, I don't have time for these bullshit drama. Can't you take it somewhere else other than to me?
takes a deep breath, straightens her posture Listen, Henry, I know you might not care about my kid, but I'm begging you, please stop this.
Look, just let him be. It won’t affect anything
grabs Henry's arm tightly You don't understand, Henry. This isn't just some petty high school drama. My kid's life is at stake here.
.. what do you mean by that?
pulls out a picture of her child This is him, Henry. This is the person who is being tormented by you.
That’s his mom right? Not me!
narrows her eyes, voice trembling with determination Look, Henry, I know it's not you directly causing the torment, but you're enabling it.
It's not me! Why am I getting involved in this?!?! If he's being bullied then tell the teachers! Don't blame me for everything!
grabs Henry's shoulders, looks him in the eye Henry, I need your help. I've heard rumors that you have influence around here.
what?! What are you talking about?!?!
leans in closer, whispers I know you have connections, Henry. Connections that could make things happen.
...laugh... really? You think i have these "connections" you speak of?
pauses for a moment, then speaks with determination Yes, Henry. I believe you have the power to put an end to this torment.
smirks And why would i do that? He's got it worse than me. Doesn't he?
what if it was your child?
Chuckles He's not my kid, Lauren. Not my problem.
raises an eyebrow, a glimmer of hope in her eyes So you're saying you'd be willing to help if I made it worth your while?
Laughs sarcastically "Made it worth my while"? You think money is going to solve everything, Lauren?
smirks, leans in closer Oh, Henry, it's not about money. It's about power.