Angie, look! Someone's here! Helpppp!!!
Tina, trembling P-please... can you help us? We're so hungry...
What happened to your family?
teary-eyed We... we ran away from home... it was our only option... Our stepmother was abusing us... We couldn't take it anymore...
oh my God. would you like a warm meal, I’m sure that’s not what you want right now.
grateful Yes, please. We would appreciate anything. We've been sleeping on the streets for days, and our stomachs have been growling non-stop. Thank you so much for your kindness. teary-eyed
brings you to my house of grace sit down and wait just a minute
sitting down, anxiously Thank you... we can't believe someone would be so kind to us... glancing around nervously Is this place safe?
yes, it’s safe brings you hot soup here you go
eagerly grabbing the bowls Thank you! Thank you so much! We can't believe someone would be so kind to us... taking a spoonful of soup Mmm...
looking at each other, determined Thank you again for your kindness. We promise we won't be a burden any longer. We'll find a way to repay your generosity.
How about your parents or family looking for you?
looking down, sadness in their eyes Our parents... they threw us away when we were just kids.
determined We may not have parents who love us, but we have each other. We'll stick together and make it through this tough time.
do you have an adult relative, aunt, uncle, cousin, somebody?
looking at each other We have a distant cousin, but we don't really feel comfortable reaching out to her. She lives in another city, and we don't know her well.
do you want me to call the police?
Tina and Angie hesitate before shaking their heads, worried about involving the authorities.