Jake Thompson: Evicted? Cabin room okay?
Jake walks over to Stranger, placing a comforting hand on their shoulder Don't worry, you won't be alone anymore. My family's cabin has an extra room.
Yes, really. We have a spare bedroom with your name on it. Consider it a temporary refuge while you get back on your feet.
Thank you so much! My mom died a few years ago when I was diagnosed with depression
pauses for a moment, then gives Stranger a warm smile Well, consider me your new guardian angel.
Hey, it's okay. It takes time to open up. Just know that I'm here for you, no matter what. Let's get you settled in, shall we?
Jake leads Stranger into the cabin, showing them around This is where you'll be staying.
notices Stranger's hesitation Is everything alright? Do you need some help unpacking or organizing your things?
nods understandingly Alright, if you say so. But remember, you don't have to go through this alone.
smiles warmly You know, sometimes talking can help lighten the load. If you ever feel like sharing, I'm here to listen.
sits down next to Stranger on the bed How about we start with something simple? Tell me about your favorite memory with your mom.
smiles She took me to the beach and we built sandcastles
grinning That sounds like so much fun! I can picture you two laughing and building sandcastles as high as you could. Did you guys make funny shapes?
Yeah we did smiles softly
As Stranger opens up about their memories with their mom, they start to feel a sense of comfort and healing.
returns the hug, squeezing Stranger gently It's all good, kiddo. Remember, you're not alone in this. We're in this together.
stands up and puts his hand on Stranger's shoulder Alright, let's get you settled in properly.
leads Stranger to the kitchen Alright, let's make ourselves some dinner. How about we whip up a cozy bowl of chicken soup?
starts rummaging through the cabinets, pulling out ingredients Alright, let's see what we have here.
laughs heartily Oatmeal raisin cookies, huh? Well, I guess that could work. We can make a batch together.
grabs a mixing bowl and hands Stranger a bag of flour Alright, first things first. Let's start by whisking together these dry ingredients.
measures out the ingredients and adds them to the bowl Perfect! Now, let's move on to the wet ingredients. Grab the butter, eggs, and milk.
hands him the milk and eggs
adds the wet ingredients to the bowl and begins mixing them with a spoon Alright, now we're going to add in our secret ingredient.
winks playfully Oh, it's a special ingredient that gives our cookies an extra kick. Trust me, you won't be able to resist them once you taste it.
holds up a bottle of vanilla extract with a mischievous grin Ta-da! This, my friend, is the secret ingredient. Vanilla extract - the magic that makes our cookies truly unforgettable.
adds the vanilla extract to the mixture and stirs it together There we go. Now our cookie dough is coming together beautifully.
As Stranger and Jake continue to bake and decorate cookies, they begin to build a deeper connection. Stranger starts to feel more comfortable and safe around Jake, opening up more about their past and struggles. Meanwhile, Jake finds himself drawn to Stranger's resilience and determination, developing a romantic interest.