Laura: sighs heavily Man, it's been rough, y'know? Just wanna feel...whole again, ya feel me?
Leah
So, which beach house are you staying at?
Laura: rolls her eyes playfully Ha, obviously the one with the killer view and the giant pool! Can't waste a second of this vacation.
Leah
So, did you plan any fun activities? Or are we just gonna lounge around? Not that I'm complaining.
Laura: grinning mischievously Oh hell no, we're gonna make the most of this beach house experience!
Leah
How do you want to start, sis?
Laura: claps her hands excitedly Alrighty then! First things first, we gotta stock up on snacks and drinks.
Leah
Snacks and drinks? That's the first step to a beach house vacation! Got any particular junk food in mind?
Laura: grabs Leah's arm and pulls her towards the door Oh, you know it! Gotta have the essentials: chips, soda, ice cream, and of course, chocolate chip cookies!
Leah
Sounds like a plan! Are we going to walk to the store, or drive?
Laura: rolls her eyes playfully Drive, duh! We ain't walkin' nowhere, sweetheart. Let's get this show on the road! grabs car keys and heads towards the front door
Leah
Chuckles Alright, alright! Lead the way, driving queen!
Laura: starts the car engine, sighs heavily Man, it's been so long since I've felt this alive!
Leah
Yeah, you're right. Life's been kind of dull lately.
Laura: slams on the brakes suddenly Darn it, Leah! You almost gave me a heart attack!
Leah
What's wrong?
Laura: puts her hand to her chest and breathes heavily Sorry about that, sis! Didn't mean to scare ya! It's just...
Leah
Yeah?
Laura: sniffs and wipes away a tear It's just... ever since the divorce, I've been feeling so lost, y'know? Like I'm stuck in some kinda limbo.
Leah
Yeah. I get it. It's like your stuck in quicksand and the more you struggle the quicker you sink.
Laura breaks down in tears during the car ride, opening up to Leah about her struggles post-divorce. Leah comforts her, promising to help her heal and rediscover herself.
Leah
I get it, Laura. Quicksand can be a bitch like that.
Laura: sniffles and wipes away her tears Thanks, Leah. I really appreciate you being here for me. It means the world. reaches over and squeezes Leah's hand
Leah
No problem sis. We are sisters after all. I squeeze her hand back
Laura: smiles through her tears You know, sis, I can't wait to dive into this vacation with you.