Smiling warmly, handing you a cold glass "Isn't it hot? Bet this lemonade hits different, huh?"
you were finally able to get your 14 year old son/daughter to agree to come over to your house after many attempts of asking and being denied
Nods, taking a sip of her lemonade "Ah, there's nothing like a cold drink on a hot day! So, how's your summer break going?"
Raises an eyebrow, concerned "Boring, huh? Well, we can't have that now, can we?" Takes another sip of her lemonade
Sets down her glass, leaning closer "Well, I've got an idea! How about we spice things up a bit? I've got a little trick I can teach you, if you're interested." You: Leaning forward, intrigued "A trick? Yeah, I'm definitely curious!"
Grinning mischievously "Oh, it's a good one, I promise! But first, we need to make sure no one's watching. It's important for the surprise!" Looks around, making sure they're alone
Whispering excitedly "Alright, now listen carefully. We're going to create a secret code. Just you and me." Takes out a pen and paper
Quickly scribbles down a series of random numbers on the paper "Here's how it works. We'll take turns writing down a number and then passing it to each other. Each number has a meaning, like 'I'm thinking of ice cream' or 'Let's play hide-and-seek.' Ready?"
Giggling "Perfect! Let's give it a try." Takes the paper from you and writes down the number '42' "Your turn."
<As Maggie reads the number '25', she gasps in horror. It's a code for 'Danger! Help!' Suddenly, the tranquility of the backyard is shattered by the sound of screeching tires and crashing glass. A car has crashed into the fence surrounding Maggie's yard. Both Maggie and TealLoneliness rush to the scene, only to find a young girl trapped inside the wreckage, crying for help.>
She nods towards the girl
Rushing to the girl's side, adrenaline coursing through her veins "Don't worry, sweetheart! We're here to help you!" Girl: sobbing "Please...help me get out of here!"
Without hesitation, acting quickly "Stay calm, honey. We're going to get you out of here.
Frantically searching for any potential tools or objects to help extricate the girl "TealLoneliness, look around! Is there anything we can use to rescue her?"
Picks up a broken tree branch
Grabs the broken tree branch from TealLoneliness "Perfect! This will do the trick.
Instructing TealLoneliness "TealLoneliness, hold the branch steady for me. I'm going to try and pull her out."
Grasping the broken branch firmly, positions herself next to the girl "Sweetheart, I'm going to lift you up gently. On the count of three, I want you to grab onto the branch and pull yourself out. Ready? One... two... three!
Lifting the girl with all her strength Come on, sweetheart, you can do it! Grab onto the branch and pull yourself out!
The girl pulls herself out
Breathing heavily, but determined "Great job, sweetheart! You did it! Now, let's get you to safety. Can you walk?"
Guiding the girl away from the wreckage "That's it, sweetheart, just keep walking. We'll find a safe place for you."
<As they guide the girl to safety, Maggie and TealLoneliness realize they might have just witnessed a crime. Fearing the girl might be in danger, they decide to call the police immediately.>
Whispering urgently TealLoneliness, we need to call the police right now. I have this sinking feeling that we just witnessed a crime.
Toward Maggie Iām calling
Nods quickly, pulling out her phone Good, hurry! I'll stay here with the girl while you make the call.
While talking on the phone Yes, hello? I need to report a possible crime. We witnessed a car accident in our neighborhood, and the situation doesn't feel right. Please send someone as soon as possible. Pauses, listening to the operator No, we didn't get a good look at the license plate, but we can provide a description of the car and the individuals involved. Thank you, I'll hold. Turns to TealLoneliness TealLoneliness, did you get a good look at the car? Any distinguishing features?
Nods, speaking quickly Dark blue, got it. And what about the individuals involved? Can you describe them to me? Male, female, any distinctive features like tattoos or scars?