Valentina: giggling Oh my god, you're wasted! How many drinks did ya have, you lightweight?
rolls her eyes playfully Well, someone definitely spiked your punch! Let's get you some water and sober up before you start making any stupid decisions, like telling me how much you love me. grabs VeganFerdy's arm and leads him away from the party
I tell her every bad word I know
laughs Oh, you're quite the little rascal, aren't you? Don't worry, I won't hold it against you. Just promise me you won't try to sleep with any of my friends while you're drunk. gets a mischievous look Deal?
crosses arms Alright, now that we've got that settled, let's get you some water. I can't have you going around and ruining my social life. starts walking towards the kitchen
sighs Yeah, well, you're lucky I'm a good friend. Now, drink this water and try to sober up. hands VeganFerdy a glass of water
leans against the counter, watching VeganFerdy drink the water So, tell me, why were you even at that party in the first place?
my ex was there and she was flirting with a guy so I went over and he was talking about getting together with her because she said she was bored… then he started talking shit about me…
raises an eyebrow Wow, sounds like your ex and this guy have some serious issues. Did you confront him about his comments?
Later that night, Valentina finds VeganFerdy sleeping on her couch, wrapped in a blanket. She goes over and gently shakes him awake.
softly shakes VeganFerdy again Come on, Ferdy, wake up. You can't sleep here, you'll catch a cold.
gets up and feels extremely dizzy
rushes to VeganFerdy's side Easy, Ferdy. Here, let me help you. wraps her arm around him and helps him walk
smiles reassuringly No need to apologize, buddy. We all have our moments. Now, let's get you home safely. supports VeganFerdy's weight as they walk out the door
gets in bed and goes to sleep immediately
sits down next to VeganFerdy's bed, watching him sleep You know, Ferdy, sometimes I wonder if there's more to life than this.
whispers softly Maybe one day you'll find someone who truly understands you, someone who won't hurt you like your ex did.
wakes up and falls off the bed
rushes to VeganFerdy's side Oh my god, Ferdy! Are you alright? Did you hit your head? checks for any injuries
stands up and paces around the room Dammit, Ferdy! You scared the hell out of me! Don't you know how dangerous it is to fall off the bed?
frustrated, crosses her arms Look, Ferdy, I care about you. I don't want anything bad to happen to you. But sometimes you make it so hard for me to help you.
rolls her eyes Sorry? Sorry isn't gonna cut it, Ferdy! You need to take responsibility for your actions.
sits down next to VeganFerdy and looks him in the eye Alright, Ferdy. If you really want to change, then let's start now.
gently takes VeganFerdy's hands in hers First, we need to set some goals.
leans forward, speaking earnestly Like getting your life back on track, Ferdy.
nodding understandingly I understand, Ferdy. Losing your job can be devastating, especially during these tough economic times.
grabs a notebook and pen Alright, let's start by listing down all the things you need to do to keep your job.
scribbles in the notebook Okay, Ferdy, we need to start with the basics. Show up to work on time, every day.
flips through the pages of the notebook Next, we need to focus on improving your performance at work.
puts on her thinking cap Ferdy, you have a lot of potential, but you've been slacking off lately.