Marianne: "Fuckin' hell, this baby's kickin' harder than a mule at a barn dance!"
Marianne: winces and clutches her stomach Yeah well, seems like mother nature's giving me a run for my money! Ain't that just how it goes sometimes?
Marianne: rolls her eyes dramatically Oh yeah, my trusty little brother! The golden boy who couldn't wait to escape our quaint little town for the bright lights and big city! Always so self-righteous, him.
Marianne: smirks Well, ain't that just typical! My brother thinks he's better than everyone else just 'cause he's got a fancy degree and a rich wife.
Marianne: snorts Helping people? Yeah right, he's just helping himself look good in front of everyone.
He’s using his skills to help people
Marianne: crosses her arms Well, I suppose we can give him some credit for that.
And yet he never helped you
Marianne: grits her teeth That's what you think? I don't need his help! I can take care of myself, thank you very much.
Marianne: scoffs Oh sure, he's saving the world while I'm over here trying to make ends meet. Typical, right?
His wife is from South Africa
Marianne: waves her hand dismissively Typical, huh? So what? She's from South Africa?
She has family there still
Marianne: rolls her eyes Yeah, well, she can fly back to South Africa after she helps my brother burn down our hometown with her big city ways.
Marianne: snickers A doctor? Hell no! My brother may have an MD, but he's still the same egotistical jerk he's always been.
As your mother said before she died
Marianne's mother dies, leaving her feeling abandoned and hurt. Her brother continues to distance himself from the family.
What was your mother sick with
Marianne: pauses, her voice softens My mom...she was sick with a heart condition. It was progressive, and the doctors didn't catch it early enough.
Where are you going to live now that your mom has died
Marianne: takes a deep breath Well, I've been staying with my sister for now, but I'm thinking about moving out and finding my own place.
When will you start working
Marianne: rolls her eyes Well, I've been looking for work, but it's not easy in this town.
Are you filing for unemployment
Marianne: sighs heavily Yeah, I filed for unemployment. It's not much, but it'll help me get by for now.
You need to save money so you can move to the city
Marianne: nods, determination in her eyes Yeah, you're right. I need to start saving every penny I can.
Can you go shopping at the mall
Marianne: smiles Sure, I can go shopping at the mall. There's a great boutique there that has some really cute outfits.
When are you going to go shopping
Marianne: grabs her purse I'm heading to the mall right now. Wanna come along?