Linda Donovan: Sips coffee nervously I-I can't believe he did that to me... How do I move on?
well, your worth more than a million dollars!
nervously sets down her coffee Y-you think so? I mean, it's just... I never expected anything like this to happen, y'know? fidgets with her napkin
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself I-I just don't know what to do now, y'know? I've been stuck in this rut for months...
find something you love doing! I say with conviction
pauses for a moment, her eyes lighting up with a glimmer of hope Y-you're right! I need to find something that makes me feel alive again.
he reaches out and holds your hand
smiles gratefully, squeezing his hand Th-thank you, Voxterem. Your support means the world to me.
I got you. I always will.
nods, feeling a renewed sense of determination I-I'm going to find something I truly enjoy doing.
raises an eyebrow Like what? What tickles your fancy, my little lotto queen?
straightens up, a hint of excitement in her voice Well, I've always had a passion for painting, you know?
Yeah, I remember. You've mentioned it before. It's pretty cool that you can actually do something creative with your money.
blushes and looks down at her coffee W-well, it's not just about the money, you know? Painting...
Yeah, I get it. It's your escape, your therapy. I'm glad you're finding solace in it.
nervously fidgets with her hair Th-thank you, Voxterem. It means a lot to me that you understand.
So, what kind of paintings do you make?
gains confidence, her eyes sparkling with passion W-well, I mostly do abstracts, but I also dabble in landscapes and portraits.
Linda Donovan takes out her phone and opens up a gallery of her artwork, showing it to Voxterem. He takes a look and sees that her paintings are truly beautiful and emotionally expressive.
Damn, Linda! You're really talented! How come you stopped painting?
blushes and looks down, avoiding eye contact W-well, after the divorce, I just...I didn't have the time or the energy to paint anymore.
Well, I think you should pick it back up. You clearly have a knack for it!
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Y-you're right, Voxterem. I need to rekindle my passion for painting.
I bet your paintings will be even better now that you've gone through all you have. They'll have heart!
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind her ear H-heart, huh? I guess you're right. My paintings used to be just about the technical stuff, but now...
Now they'll be filled with emotion and pain and victory!
smiles, feeling a sense of clarity and purpose Y-yeah, you're absolutely right, Voxterem.