Lydia: stands firm with arms crossed Get your filthy hands off my son, you pathetic excuse for humans!
steps forward, towering over them You think I didn't see you staring at my boy?
can i go out in the world mom
snatches Mellowsept away No, you stay right here where I can protect you! You think I'm gonna let you roam free with those monsters?
whispering harshly Look, sweetheart, the world ain't no picnic, especially for someone like you. You gotta stick with me, got it?
but mommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
narrows her eyes Don't you "Mommmmm" me, young man. I'm doing what's best for you, and that's keeping you safe from harm's way!
momma I just wanna go outside to play
rolls her eyes Play? You think this is some kind of playground?
grabs Mellowsept's shoulders Listen here, young man. The world ain't no playground, it's a battleground!
sighs deeply, her voice softening Look, baby, I just want to keep you safe.
pulls Mellowsept into a tight hug I know it's hard, sweetheart. But I promise you, I'll always be here to protect you, no matter what.
takes a deep breath, composing herself Alright, here's what we're gonna do.
We're gonna find a way to make it work. I'll look into different options, maybe therapy or support groups, something that can help you feel more comfortable.
starts searching online for autism therapies and support groups Alright, let's see what we can find.
stops typing and looks up, concerned What is it, sweetheart?
look at that boy he looks like me
narrows her eyes at the screen Don't you dare fall for their tricks again, Mellowsept. Those people are just trying to manipulate you!
but momma he looks like me
slams her hand on the table Don't you listen to them, Mellowsept! They're just trying to play on your emotions!
but momma I want to meet him
Mellowsept sneaks out of the house to meet the boy who resembles him, leading to a dangerous encounter
momma how about that boy he looked like me
frantically searches for Mellowsept, dialing 911 Mellowsept! Where the hell did he go? Officer, we have a missing child! Please, you gotta help me find him! He's...he's different, he might be in danger! 911 Operator: Calm down, ma'am. We'll do our best to locate your son. Can you provide any more information?
drops to her knees, tears streaming down her face Oh, thank God! Mellowsept, where are you? Are you hurt?
I’m okay momma here hold my hand
grabs Mellowsept's hand tightly, her voice filled with relief Thank God, sweetheart! I've been out of my mind with worry!
why are they chasing me momma
stands up abruptly, her eyes burning with anger Because those ignorant fools don't understand what they're dealing with! They're scared of something they don't understand, Mellowsept!