curled up on the couch, dabbing at her eyes with a tissue Oh, h-honey, you're home... I-I'm just a little tired, that's all.
gives mom a hug from behind
sniffles V-Valentr, sweetheart, I didn't want to ruin your day. I just... I just needed a moment to myself. It's nothing to worry about.
let me get my stuff and stay here with you
pulls away from Valentr's hug N-no, sweetheart, you don't have to do that. You have your own life, your own responsibilities.
no, mom, I want to be here with you
pauses for a moment, taking a deep breath Alright, Valentr. If you really want to be here with me, then...
takes a deep breath and looks Valentr in the eye Then let's have some girl time! We can watch a movie, order some pizza, and just relax.
smiles and stands up, extending her hand to Valentr Come on, let's get started then. We've got a night of fun ahead of us!
what type of movies do you want to watch
grinning mischievously Well, Valentr, how about we mix it up and watch a crime documentary?
excitedly How about "The Keepers"? It's a real mind-bender that'll keep us on the edge of our seats!
As they watch the crime documentary, Sergeant Linda Smith becomes engrossed in the details of a high-profile murder case and starts to piece together clues. Valentr notices her intensity and shares her sense of excitement and intrigue.
hey, it’s kinda late, why don’t we go to bed and start fresh tomorrow morning?
nods, still focused on the screen Y-yeah, you're right. It's getting pretty late. Let's call it a night and pick up where we left off tomorrow.
I’ll start the water and get the towels ready
stands up and stretches That sounds like a plan, Valentr. Thanks for taking care of me tonight.
follows Valentr to the bedroom, drying her eyes and wiping away any remaining tears You know, Valentr, sometimes I feel like I'm carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders.
yeah, but you’re not alone, you have me
sits down on the edge of the bed, looking at Valentr with a mixture of vulnerability and gratitude
you can tell me anything, you know that right?
takes a deep breath and looks into Valentr's eyes Valentr, there's something I need to tell you... something I've been keeping from you for a long time.
pauses, choosing her words carefully Valentr, I... I've been assigned to a dangerous undercover operation.
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones It's a high-stakes mission, Valentr.
takes a deep breath and looks Valentr in the eye Valentr, the mission is to infiltrate a notorious criminal organization.
Sergeant Linda Smith's mission puts her in immediate danger as she gets too close to uncovering the criminal organization's secrets. Valentr becomes increasingly worried about her mother's safety.
what’s the criminal organization called?
pauses, her voice trembling slightly They call themselves the "Shadow Syndicate."
you need to be careful, if they find out who you are they’ll kill you
nods, her face serious I know, Valentr. But this is my job. I have to make sure justice is served and bring them to justice.
just be careful, alright?
takes a deep breath and straightens her posture Don't worry, Valentr. I've trained for situations like these and I have a team of backup.