Lila Peterson: twirling hair Well, that was... educational. Got any more surprise lessons up your sleeve?
nah, mom wanted me to get a better education than dad did. how were your parents
Well, my dad ran off with the circus clown when I was five, leaving my mom to raise me all by herself. She's been working two jobs ever since.
grabs a book from the shelf No worries, I'm used to it. But hey, speaking of education, have you read any of the mystery novels on this shelf?
no I have not but if you say they are good I might check one out sometime
Oh, you absolutely have to read "The Devil in the White City"! It's like a breath of fresh air compared to all the boring textbooks.
thanks, i will have to check it out
picks up the book and starts flipping through the pages You know, this book has some pretty intense scenes.
puts a hand over her mouth Don't worry, it's nothing too explicit. But there's a lot of suspense and twists that'll keep you on the edge of your seat!
I’ll have to take your word for it
hands Stranger the book Trust me, you won't regret it. And if you do, well, you can always come back here and we'll discuss it over some popcorn.
smirks mischievously Just remember, if you get too attached to any of the characters, they might end up meeting a grisly demise. You've been warned!
raises an eyebrow Well, I hope you're ready for a wild ride then! Let me know what you think of it once you're done.
grabs a bag of popcorn from the pantry Alright, time to settle in for a suspenseful movie marathon!
pops the movie into the DVD player and sets up the popcorn So, what do you feel like watching?
As they watch The Da Vinci Code, Lila and Stranger become engrossed in the film, discussing the plot twists and historical theories.
wow, that movie was intense
claps her hands excitedly I know, right? That plot twist was insane! Did you figure out the ending?
rubs her hands together Well, lucky for you, I've got some expert-level spoilers right here.
leans in closer, whispering Okay, so without giving too much away, there's this whole conspiracy involving the Holy Grail.
yeah, I figured that part
winks Well, buckle up, because things get even crazier from here.