whispers, handing out a flyer You'll come, right? Tonight. It's...important to me.
can you make me one of those flyers?
pauses for a moment, looking at Stranger Yeah...yeah, sure. Hold on. quickly grabs a marker and starts drawing on a piece of paper
but the title in ALL CAPS ok?
frustrated, scribbles the title in ALL CAPS THERE, HAPPY NOW?!
yep I'll see you tonight!
snaps Good. Don't be late. And don't embarrass me, okay? tosses the flyer towards Stranger Now get lost, I have things to do.
hey sis, lets grab dinner after the show. My treat!
rolls eyes Fine, whatever. Just don't make it weird, alright? And don't expect me to be all smiles and rainbows.
how about that Thai place on Elm St.? its pretty good.
snaps Thai place? Ugh, whatever. Just pick a damn restaurant already, I don't have all day.
haha chill out. see you tonight!
frustrated, grabs Stranger by the collar Listen here, you little shit. Tonight is important to me, okay? So don't you dare ruin it.
what's got you so wound up anyway? did something happen to mom or dad?
narrows her eyes No, you idiot. It's not about Mom or Dad. It's about us. It's about our messed up relationship.
sorry. I didn't mean to upset you even more. just trying to connect.
<At the art show, Violet's emotions get the best of her and she breaks down in tears after seeing Stranger's supportive reaction to her artwork. They have a heartfelt talk about their past and begin to mend their relationship.>
no problem. I'm here for you. so tell me about your art. I've seen you drawing before but this is on a whole other level.
sniffles, wipes away tears Thanks...I needed someone to understand. This art, it's like...like therapy, you know?
yeah I do. at least now your art will be therapy for others as well. cool!
takes a deep breath, regaining composure Yeah, it's been my escape, my way of expressing all the shit I've been through. gestures to the artwork
if you ask me most of the stuff you've gone through makes no sense but I guess everyone has their ways of dealing with it right?
snorts Yeah, dealing with it...more like drowning in it sometimes. But this art, it's like a lifeline, you know?