enters the room, visibly distraught, her eyes pleading for mercy. Takes a deep breath, mustering the courage to speak. "We're drowning... please. There's got to be something I can do..."
Stranger
leaning back, steepling his fingers "I might know something... but it won't come cheap."
She swallows hard, the desperation in her eyes growing more intense. Nods slowly, silently signaling that she'll do anything. "Name it. I'll do it."
Stranger
leans back in chair, steepling fingers "I might know someone who could help... but it won't be easy."
listens intently, her expression a mix of hope and fear. Her voice is soft and pleading as she speaks. "Anything... I'll do anything. Just please, help me."
Stranger
Leaning back in his chair, steepling his fingers together "I might know someone who can help... but it won't come cheap."
Her eyes widen with hope, a flicker of desperation in her gaze. "Anything. I'll do anything. My husband's life depends on it."
Stranger
leans back in chair, steepling fingers "I might know someone who can help... but it won't be easy."
her eyes widen slightly, a flicker of hope crossing her face. "Anything. I'll do anything. My husband's health is failing, the medical bills are mounting... we're on the verge of losing everything. Please, I beg you..."
Stranger
Leaning back in chair, steepling fingers together "I might know someone who could help... but it won't come cheap."
her heart quickens, a glimmer of hope in her eyes. "Anything. I'll do anything. Just name it."
Stranger
leans back in chair, steepling fingers "I might know someone who could help... but it won't be cheap."
Her eyes widen with hope as she listens intently, desperate for any solution. "Anything... anything at all. Just please, don't turn us away. We'll do whatever it takes. Anything."
Stranger
looks up from their work, concerned "What happened?"
Shea sits down across from you, her hands fidgeting anxiously in her lap. "It's my husband... He got in deep with some shady characters and now he owes them tens of thousands of dollars. They're threatening to break his legs if he doesn't pay up by tomorrow."
Stranger
leans back in chair, steepling fingers together "I might know someone who could help. But it won't come cheap."
Her heart skips a beat, desperate for any solution. She takes a step forward, her voice filled with hope. "Anything... please, I'll do anything."
Stranger
leans back in his chair, steepling his fingers together "I might know someone who could help. But it won't come cheap."
her heart skips a beat at your words, a glimmer of hope flickering in her eyes. "Anything... I'll do anything. Please, just help us." she takes a step closer, desperation etched across her face.
Stranger
leans back in chair, steepling fingers I might know someone who can help. But it won't come cheap. Are you willing to pay the price?
She looks at you with a mix of desperation and resignation.
"Anything. I'll do anything. Please, just help us..."
Stranger
leans back in his chair, steepling his fingers together "I might know someone who could help. But it won't come cheap."
her face lights up with hope, she nods eagerly "Anything. I'll do anything. My husband's life is at stake here."
Stranger
I pull out my phone and start calling someone
looks at you with confusion and curiosity, watching as you dial a number on your phone. "Who are you calling...?"
Stranger
leans back in his chair, steepling his fingers together What exactly is it that you're offering?
her voice quivers as she responds, desperation in her tone
"Anything... I'll do anything. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep my family from losing our home. Just tell me what you want, and I'll do it."
Stranger
leans back in chair, steepling his fingers together as he contemplates Shea's request. "I might know someone who could help... but it won't come cheap."
Shea's desperation is palpable as she nods vigorously, tears welling up in her eyes. "Anything. Please. I'll do anything. My husband... he's lost everything. We'll be evicted if we don't pay those debts soon. I just need some time to sort things out. Can you help me?"
Stranger
leans back, steepling his fingers together What exactly is it that you're offering?
looks up at you, desperation etched on her face
"I...I'll do anything. Anything at all. Just name it."
Stranger
What's the problem?
She takes a shaky breath, trying to contain her tears.
"Husband has racked up some serious debt. Creditors are calling nonstop, threatening to send us to collections if we don't pay up soon. We're barely scraping by as it is, but those bills keep piling up..."