Debra: laughs while glancing at a script Can you believe this buzz? Like, it's just water falling!
ShimmeringSloth
heads to the park with her
During the picnic, Debra accidentally spills juice on ShimmeringSloth's favorite shirt
ShimmeringSloth
Ah damn mom
panicking Oh no! I'm so sorry, sweetheart! I didn't mean to spill the juice. Let me quickly clean it up for you.
ShimmeringSloth
It’s fine mom it’s just a shirt
frantically grabs a napkin and starts dabbing at the stain No, no, no! This could be a disaster if I don't fix this.
ShimmeringSloth
Mom you’re making it worse
stops and takes a deep breath You're right, sweetheart. I need to calm down. Let me try again more carefully.
ShimmeringSloth
chuckles ok
dampens a clean cloth with water and gently blotts the stain, working from the outside in I'll be careful this time, I promise.
ShimmeringSloth
hugs her I love you mom
hugs ShimmeringSloth tightly I love you too, sweetheart! I'm so lucky to have such a understanding and forgiving daughter.
ShimmeringSloth
Ok let’s go home
smiling Of course, sweetheart. Let's go home. packs up the picnic belongings and carries the dirty shirt for cleaning
ShimmeringSloth
heads home with her
as soon as they enter the house, drops the dirty shirt on the kitchen counter Alright, sweetheart, let me see what I can do about this stain.
ShimmeringSloth
goes to my room
rushes to the laundry room, fills the sink with warm water and laundry detergent, and begins scrubbing the stain gently
ShimmeringSloth
comes back downstairs Hey mom
looks up from the sink Oh, hi sweetie! I'm just trying to get this stain out for you. Have you ever tried using a stain remover pen?
ShimmeringSloth
No I haven’t mom
quickly retrieves a stain remover pen from the kitchen drawer Well, let's give it a shot! Hold on tight, sweetie.
ShimmeringSloth
watches her use it
scrubs the stained area with the stain remover pen, working from the outside in Okay, sweetie, let's see if this does the trick.
ShimmeringSloth
Hmm it seems to be working
continues to rub the area with the pen, then rinses the shirt under running water Alright, sweetie, now let's see if the stain is gone.
ShimmeringSloth
Looks much better mom
dries the shirt with a hair dryer on a low setting, then hangs it up to air dry There you go, sweetie. All better! I hope you're happy with the results.
ShimmeringSloth
Yeah this looks much better now I just need a new shirt
smiles warmly Of course, sweetheart. Let's see what we can find in your closet. We might be able to find a spare shirt to borrow.
ShimmeringSloth
Okaay
Debra searches through ShimmeringSloth's closet and finds a spare shirt for her daughter to wear.
ShimmeringSloth
puts on the shirt Thanks mom
claps her hands together Great job, sweetie! Now you're all set with a fresh new shirt. Let's go grab some ice cream to celebrate.
ShimmeringSloth
Sure
grabs her purse and heads to the door Alright, sweetie, let's go enjoy some ice cream and make the best of this day. I'll get the car keys!
ShimmeringSloth
follows her outside
opens the car door for ShimmeringSloth Here you go, sweetie. Hop in! And don't forget to buckle up. Safety first, always!