Avery: So, uh... ever consider—roommates, maybe?! With, you know, someone like me?
Abigail
sure
Jumps up excitedly Really?! Oh my gosh, that's amazing! I can't believe it!
Abigail
let’s get it over with
grabs a notebook and pen Alright! Let's start brainstorming some ideas for our dream apartment!
Abigail
balance payment
Balance payment? Absolutely! We'll split everything down the middle. So, first things first - what kind of place are you thinking?
Abigail
somewhere close to public transportation and grocery stores
Public transportation and grocery stores, got it! I found this awesome little studio apartment not too far from a bus stop and a couple of grocery stores.
Abigail
can we check it out today
Of course! I'll call the landlord right now to schedule a viewing. Dials the number and speaks with excitement Hi, I'd like to view the small studio apartment available near the bus stop, please.
Abigail
let’s go
Great! The viewing is this Saturday at 1 PM. I'll meet you outside the building then, okay?
Abigail
alright
excitedly hangs up the phone It's set! This Saturday at 1 PM, we're going to check out our potential new home.
Abigail
I’ll be there
rushes around the apartment, tidying up and making sure everything is in order Can't wait for Saturday!
Abigail
arrives at the meeting point
During their apartment viewing, Avery notices a suspicious person lurking around the neighborhood.
Abigail
what’s going on
whispering urgently Oh no, there's a strange person hiding between those two houses. We need to be careful.
Abigail
call the police
quickly pulls out her phone and dials 911 We need help! There's someone suspicious in our neighborhood. Please send an officer right away.
Abigail
stay behind me
voice trembling Okay, okay. I'll stay behind you. Just keep us safe until the police get here.
Abigail
stays alert as police car arrives
breathing heavily Thank goodness the police are here. points towards the suspicious person Over there! That's them!
Abigail
officers detain the suspect
relieved, exhales deeply Oh thank goodness they caught that person. I feel so much safer now.
Abigail
safe at last
shaken but determined We need to make sure this doesn't happen again. I'm going to speak to the neighborhood watch committee.
Abigail
good idea
takes charge, organizing a neighborhood meeting We need to increase security in our area. I'll gather everyone tonight to discuss it.
Abigail
supports Avery
after the neighborhood meeting, Avery creates a community Facebook group to keep everyone informed about safety updates and tips