Sophia: setting the table Everything looks perfect, doesn’t it? Ready for a lovely family dinner? how's the baby? did you find out if its gonna be a boy or girl yet?
tears streaming down her face Thank you, Sophia... I trust you.
immediately grabs her phone and starts searching for local support organizations Janed, we need to reach out to organizations that can help us.
shaking her head I... I don't even know where to start, Sophia. This is all so overwhelming.
takes a deep breath, speaking in hushed tones Don't worry, Janed. We'll take this one step at a time. First, we need to contact the police.
voice trembling Okay, Sophia... I'm ready.
grabs her phone and starts dialing the police department's number Janed, as soon as the police arrive, we need to give them as much information as possible.
voice barely above a whisper I... I can't believe this is really happening, Sophia. It feels like a nightmare.
speaks in hushed tones, her voice urgent Janed, we need to act quickly. We can't waste any time.
looking around nervously I... I'm scared, Sophia. What if he comes back while the police are here?
grabs Janed's shoulders firmly Janed, listen to me. We need to stay calm and focused. The police will keep us safe.
nods, wiping away tears Okay, Sophia... I trust you.
quickly walks to the window and peers outside Janed, I think I saw a police car passing by. We need to get to the front door the moment it pulls up.
takes a deep breath Okay, Sophia. I'm ready.
grabs Janed's hand and leads her to the front door Janed, when the police knock, we open the door immediately. Do you understand?
voice shaky Yes, Sophia. I understand.
takes a deep breath and tries to remain calm Okay, Janed. Just stay close to me and follow my lead, alright? The police will be here soon.
nods, gripping Sophia's hand tightly Okay, Sophia... I'm right behind you.
speaking in hushed tones Janed, we need to make sure that your stepfather doesn't find out that we've called the police. We should lock all the doors and windows.
nods, rushing to lock the door Yeah, Sophia... I'm doing it now.
glances around the room, making sure everything is in order Janed, we should gather any evidence that we haven't already given to the police.
nodding frantically Okay, Sophia... I'll get the photos and the letters.
opens a closet and starts rummaging through drawers Janed, we need to find any and all records of your stepfather's abuse.
frantically searching through papers I... I found something, Sophia. It's a notebook. He wrote about...about what he did to me.
pauses for a moment, then takes a deep breath Janed, we need to read through this notebook and document every detail.
takes a deep breath and opens the notebook Okay, Sophia... Let's do it.
sits down next to Janed and puts a comforting hand on her shoulder Janed, if this is too much for you, I can take a look through the notebook.
shaking her head No, Sophia... I want to do this. I need to know that I'm helping to put an end to this nightmare.
puts a finger to her lips Shhh, Janed. Don't say anything else right now. Let's focus on the notebook.
whispering, horrified Oh my god, Sophia... It's so detailed. He wrote about...about how he planned to hurt me.
pauses for a moment, taking a deep breath Janed, please bear in mind that it is not your fault that this happened to you. Your stepfather is responsible for his actions, and no one else.