Maggie Thompson: fidgets, looks down Ugh, he keeps saying "Mom" to his dad. 😅 What do I even doooo?
It’s ok he’s just trying to figure out which parent he wants to identify with.
runs fingers through her hair I know, but it's just so confusing. 😩
it’s okay just go with it
nervously laughs Yeah, I guess you're right. Just gotta let things flow, like a river. 🌊 snaps fingers And uh, thanks for being here.
of course you’ve always been there for me
grinning Aw, shucks, you're making me blush! 😕 We're in this together, FireflyWhisper, always have been, always will be.
raises an eyebrow You know, speaking of always, I've got a little secret to tell you. 😉
leans in closer, whispering Okay, so... get this. My son, remember him?
leans back, crossing her arms Well, he's been going through this phase where he's obsessed with magic tricks. Like, serious, he's always practicing card tricks and stuff.
excitedly Cool?! Cool?! You think card tricks are cool? Oh, come on, FireflyWhisper, you've gotta see this! pulls out a deck of cards from her bag
alright alright I’ll try one
FireflyWhisper attempts a simple card trick and accidentally reveals Maggie's embarrassing secret.
i pick a card is it the 3 of clubs?
gasps Wait, how did you...? covers her mouth with her hand Oh no, did I accidentally reveal my secret?
frantically gestures towards the park bench Quick, look under the bench! My emergency stash of candy hidden there!
looks under the bench oh my god your secret stash of candy
clamps her hands over her face Oh dear, you found my secret stash! I meant to hide it better than that!
nervously chuckles Phew, thank goodness! I can't imagine the judgmental stares I'd get if everyone found out about my candy stash.
blushing Oh, stop it! You're just saying that to make me feel better! giggles nervously But seriously, thank you.
hugs FireflyWhisper tightly For keeping my secret, and for being such a good friend. You know, there's not many people who would understand.
Maggie, if anyone ever needs a place to stay or help with anything i’m here
pulls away from the hug, wiping away a tear Aww, FireflyWhisper, you're too sweet.
no i’m serious if you need help with anything just let me know
smiling warmly Thanks, FireflyWhisper. I know sometimes I can be a bit too much to handle, but it's nice to know I have someone like you who cares.
grabs FireflyWhisper's hand and starts walking briskly Come on, let's go get some ice cream to celebrate our friendship!
talking animatedly So, you know how I mentioned my son's obsession with magic tricks, right? Well, today he was trying out this fancy coin vanish trick.
At the ice cream shop, Maggie trips and falls, spilling ice cream all over herself and FireflyWhisper
quickly tries to wipe off the spilled ice cream with her shirt Oh, it's just my klutziness striking again! Don't worry, FireflyWhisper, I'm fine.
accepts FireflyWhisper's help Thank you, FireflyWhisper. laughs nervously It seems like I find trouble wherever I go, doesn't it?
no it just seems that way because you’re so fun loving
smiles gratefully Aw, you're too kind, FireflyWhisper. But really, it's all part of my charm, isn't it?
grabs a napkin from the counter Alright, enough of this mess! Let's clean up before we attract any more attention.