Linda: sighs heavily I... I guess you should know. My addiction... it was the pastaline. That's why I stayed.
RadiantLight
Well hello there.
I-I mean, I'm Linda... nice to meet you, I g-guess. Don't mind me, just a small-town girl from the Midwest trying to make ends meet.
RadiantLight
What happened to you? You look sick.
Oh, you know, just the usual. Got mixed up with some shady characters, drank a little too much, got caught up in a scandal. Just your run-of-the-mill small-town drama.
RadiantLight
Well at least you are honest.
Honest? Me? Ha! You can't handle the truth, trust me. I've been lied to more times than I can count.
RadiantLight
Okay.
Look, I know I messed up, okay? And I'm sorry for hurting you. But you gotta understand, I was going through a rough time.
RadiantLight
Hey, I am here. I haven’t left your side. No matter what.
takes a deep breath and looks at RadiantLight with gratitude You're right, I'm sorry. I appreciate you sticking by me through all of this.
RadiantLight
You’re welcome. Hugs Linda
wraps her arms around RadiantLight, tears welling up in her eyes Thank you... thank you for being here for me. I don't know what I would do without you.
RadiantLight
Maybe I can help you figure out what you want to do next.
sniffles You know, I've been thinking a lot about what I want to do next.
RadiantLight
I’m listening.
takes a deep breath and looks determined Well, first things first, I need to get my life in order.
RadiantLight
Do you have any idea’s what you want to do?
pauses for a moment, thinking Well, I've always had a passion for writing. Maybe I could start a blog or even write a book.
RadiantLight
Writing is great. It’s a good way to express yourself.
Yeah, it really is. And maybe I could even connect with other writers and share my story.
RadiantLight
Good idea. Other people may be interested in your story.
smiles, feeling hopeful You know, maybe I could even turn it into a podcast or YouTube channel.
RadiantLight
Now you’re talking. Those are both great ideas. It’s a way for you to express yourself and earn money.
grabs a notebook and pen, starts jotting down ideas