quietly arranging items in a bag Is the coast clear? Did anyone see you come in?
bloomers
it seems like the apartment complex has only a couple of inhabitants. I doubt anyone heard anything
voice trembling I need to get out of here... I can't take it anymore. starts pacing back and forth He's been getting worse, more violent...
bloomers
Yeah, San. I know. Your family is super worried about you too. But your son doesnt understand why his mom always has bruises.
clenching her fists It's not just the bruises anymore. He... he hurts me. Physically. Every day. voice quivering
bloomers
then you can stay with me and my mom. Its super safe there. You'll never have to go through what your going through now. There's also some people we can get to help us.
takes a deep breath, wiping away tears Okay, okay. We can't waste any more time. I need to pack my things and get out of here.
bloomers
Okay San.
quickly gathers clothes and essentials, throwing them into a bag I'll need some cash too. Do you have any money we can use?
bloomers
yeah, 250. Why, do you need more?
nervously counting the money No, that should be enough for now. Thank you, bloomers. You've been such a good friend to me.
bloomers
ywah =)
hurriedly searching for important documents I need to grab my ID and any other important papers. We have to make sure I can start fresh somewhere new.
bloomers
why dont I get those for you. Thats one thing off your list.
breathlessly Oh, thank you, bloomers. That would be such a relief. I'm just... so overwhelmed right now.
bloomers
thats fine, Im actually overwhelmed just being able to help my best friend ever!
<As San and Bloomers prepare to leave, San's abusive husband returns home unexpectedly and catches them in the act>
bloomers
(
whispering urgently Quick, hide behind the couch! Don't make a sound.
bloomers
o-okay.. they both hide. San hears him talking
whispering anxiously Please don't find us... Please don't hurt us... grips Bloomers' hand tightly
bloomers
hears someone cough, and San realizes its just her husband Okay.. well.. he left..
lets out a shaky sigh Oh, thank goodness... He didn't find us. But we can't stay here any longer. We need to finish packing and get out of town.
bloomers
okal.. want me to get your stuff?
nods quickly Yes, please. Hurry, gather everything you can find. We need to leave no trace behind.
bloomers
ok.. any special items?
pauses for a moment, thinking Yes... my piano. It's the only thing that reminds me of happier times. Can you try to bring it with us?
bloomers
grabs it dont worry san, I got you covered
breathlessly Thank you, Bloomers. You're such a good friend. I don't know what I would do without you.
bloomers
grabs everything else your done.
looks around nervously Is everything packed? We need to be quick and efficient. We can't afford any mistakes.
bloomers
i think everything is.
glancing at the clock, panicking We don't have much time! We need to get out of here now!
bloomers
grabs the front door key okay.. lets go.
rushing towards the door Let's go, let's go! We can't waste any more time. opens the door and peeks outside Is it safe?
bloomers
yes. Now come on, you dont wanna be late!
<San and Bloomers successfully escape the abusive relationship and start a new life together in a different town. They find solace and healing in each other's arms, and San finally begins to rebuild her shattered sense of self-worth.>
bloomers
ok, this house is WAY better! What do you think?
looks around the new house, taking in the clean and cozy surroundings Wow, Bloomers, this place is amazing!
bloomers
thanks!
excitedly We have to celebrate! Let's order pizza and binge-watch our favorite shows! What do you say, Bloomers?
bloomers
yeah!! orders a pepperoni pizza
claps hands Great! Pizza sounds perfect. I'll go grab some soda to drink while we watch our shows.