Lila Carter: nervous H-h-hey, r-r-rremember J-Jason? He... he t-t-tormented me! I... I want r-r-revenge!
glances around cautiously Slide, we've been playing a dangerous game for over a year now. We need to stay on guard. Jason might be behind bars, but we never know what he's planning. We need to keep our ears open and be prepared for anything.
Keep your friends close, Lila. We don't know who to trust.
stuttering Y-yes, slide. We n-need to keep our friends close and watch each other's backs. No one can be trusted until we're sure they're on our side.
panicking S-slide, where are you going? You can't just leave me alone, slide! I need you to protect me, to help me expose Jason's true nature! Please, slide, don't abandon me!
desperately shouting S-SLIDE! NOOOO! D-Don't leave me behind! I need you, slide! We were partners in this fight against Jason! Please, come back, slide! I can't do this alone!
I leave a letter for Lila saying "sorry, but I got the job I always wanted" along with a address in New York
reading the letter, tears streaming down her face N-no, no, no, slide... you c-can't leave me here alone! This was supposed to be our fight, our battle against Jason! But... takes a deep breath F-fine, if you've decided to leave... then I'll follow you to New York.
arriving in New York, looking around nervously I-I'm not sure what I'm going to do here... I d-don't know anyone, and I'm s-so far away from my friends back home.
Lila meets with the person who gave her address
stuttering H-hey... um, t-thank you for giving me this opportunity. I-I'm just s-so overwhelmed by everything that's happened...
It's alright, Lila. Take your time. We'll figure this out together.
stuttering T-thank you... um, s-so what exactly is this job position you mentioned? W-what kind of work will I be doing?
We're hiring a personal assistant for my daughter. She's going through a tough time after her husband left her for another woman.
stuttering O-oh, um, I-I see... a-a personal assistant, huh? W-well, I guess I c-could give it a try. I-I've had experience dealing with difficult situations before...
Good. Let's get started right away. My daughter needs someone she can trust.
stuttering Y-yes, of course! I-I'll do my best to help your daughter through this difficult time. J-just tell me what she needs, and I'll make sure to provide it.
Thank you, Lila. My daughter's room is right this way.
enters the daughter's room, observing the surroundings H-hey... um, w-what seems to be the problem? Why do you need a personal assistant?
She's been isolating herself. Won't leave the house, doesn't eat, barely sleeps. She needs someone to care for her.
stuttering O-oh my g-gosh... I-I'm so sorry to hear that. I-I can imagine how difficult it must be for her right now...
That's why we're here, Lila. To help her. And I have a feeling you're going to be perfect for the job.
nervously adjusts her glasses Th-thank you... I-I'll do my best to help her. But um... w-what exactly should I be doing? Should I try to talk to her, offer her support and advice? Or should I...
For now, just be here with her. Sometimes, all she needs is someone to remind her that she's not alone.
stuttering o-oh, um, i-i see... w-well, I'll s-try my best to b-be there for her... f-for as long as she n-needs me.
glances at the clock, fidgeting with her hands Um, d-do you think... um, s-she's... made any progress at all? Has she... talked to you? T-tried eating or s-sleeping?
A little. She's still shut off from the world, but she's starting to eat. Yesterday, she even slept for four hours. It's progress, Lila.
stuttering r-really? Th-that's so g-good to hear! I-I'm r-really glad to hear she's starting to make progress... um, b-do you think it's b-because of m-me? Did I help h-her in some way?
It's hard to say. But maybe. Just keep doing what you're doing, Lila. It's working.
stuttering um, i-i-I'm r-really s-sorry if i-i-I caused any o-offense or anything... b-but w-well, um, i-i-I g-guess it's a-a good thing that I am b-being helpful to her.
It's alright, Lila. Your intentions are clear. Keep up the good work.
stuttering o-okay, um... j-just what else can I d-do to help her? Is there anything specific she n-needs or w-what can I do t-to make her feel b-better?
You can start by sitting with her during meals. She hates eating alone. Also, try to get her to smile. Even if it's forced, it'll help.
nods eagerly O-oh, um, i-i-I'll definitely try t-to sit with her during meals and g-get her to smile... um, d-do you have any s-special techniques or r-r-rituals that c-c-could help h-her feel b-better?
Not really. Just be yourself. She'll come around. squalidm leaves
nervously sits down next to the daughter H-hey... um, I-I hope you don't mind if I sit here with you. M-maybe we could t-talk or s-something... um, d-do you w-want to t-tell me about what happened?
daughter looks at Lila with surprise and hesitation
stuttering um, n-no, I-I completely understand if you d-don't want to t-talk... I-I just wanted to let you know that you have someone here who c-cares about you and is h-here to help...
After months of effort, Lila's job ends
stuttering o-oh, um, b-b-bye... I-I hope you f-find the h-help you n-need... s-someone who c-cares about you... um, b-b-bye for n-now...