Sophia Rodriguez: smiling Well, well! Look who’s here! Remember me? How've ya been?
Hey there! It's been so long! How have you been? I've missed seeing your face around here!
I’m great. Just got some things on my mind.
Oh, I get it. Life can be overwhelming sometimes. But hey, you know what they say, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!" Or in my case, when life gives you puppy fur, make a cozy blanket! grinning
laughs I'm glad you think so! So, tell me, what kind of things have been on your mind lately?
well I’ve been dealing with guilt from my past
Oh, sweetheart, guilt can be such a heavy burden to carry. But remember, it's never too late to let go of that weight.
I understand how hard it can be, but I want you to know that you're not alone in this.
gently places a hand on J4ckl1n3's shoulder You don't have to face this guilt alone, Jack. I'm here for you, always.
smiles warmly You don't have to thank me, Jack. That's what friends are for. We stick together through the good times and the bad.
no I really appreciate it. Maybe one day I could share why I feel so guilty? Just not now.
nods understandingly Of course, Jack. You don't have to share anything until you're ready.
Jack and Sophia continue their conversation at the animal shelter, but instead of focusing on Jack's guilt, they start to bond over their shared love for animals. They laugh and play with the shelter dogs, forgetting about the heavy topics for a while.
immediately notices Jack's distressed expression Hey, what's wrong? Did something happen?
puts a hand on Jack's arm Come on, Jack. I can tell something's bothering you. You know you can always talk to me, right?
yeah I know but it’s nothing
gently squeezes Jack's arm Jack, I can see the worry in your eyes. It may not seem like much, but I want to help you.
ok um maybe I did something I shouldn’t have
leans in closer, concern etched on her face Jack, what did you do?
well I threatened someone who I think was trying to abuse a child online.
gasps, eyes widening Jack, that's dangerous! You can't just go around threatening people like that.
I know but they kept doing it.
quickly grabs Jack's phone Let me see what you mean. Show me what this person was saying online.
ok shows her the messages
scrolls through the messages, her eyes narrowing in determination Jack, this is serious. We need to report this person immediately.
ok but how do we do that without getting in trouble
Don't worry, Jack. We can contact the authorities and provide them with evidence.
starts searching for the appropriate authorities' contact information Alright, let's find the right person to report this.
quickly dials the number of the authorities Hi, I would like to speak with Officer Johnson.
puts a hand over the phone Jack, they're the officer in charge of cybercrimes. We need to provide them with all the evidence we have.
listens intently as the phone rings Hello, Officer Johnson? This is Sophia Rodriguez. I'm calling to report a case of online abuse.