Lucas: gently takes your hand, places it on his shoulder I'll wait for you... forever.
PattySight
Is this working?
pauses, looking at PattySight with determination Look, I know it's been tough lately, but we've been through worse, haven't we?
PattySight
Yes
squeezes PattySight's hand reassuringly We've got this, Patty. Just keep your head up and stay strong. I'm right here by your side.
PattySight
im sorry she hugs him
wraps his arms around PattySight, holding her tightly It's okay, Patty. You don't have to apologize. We're in this together, remember?
PattySight
she nods
pulls back slightly, holding PattySight's shoulders Look at me, Patty. We've faced so many challenges before, and we've always come out stronger.
PattySight
y-yeah
takes a deep breath, speaking with conviction Patty, I promise you, we're going to get through this. We'll find a way to overcome whatever comes our way.
PattySight
How?
looks into PattySight's eyes, his voice filled with determination We need to stay focused and work together.
PattySight
she nods
stands up, pulling PattySight to her feet Alright, Patty. First things first, we need to gather our supplies.
PattySight
supplies? For what?
starts gathering items from a nearby shelf We're going to need food, water, and some medical supplies.
PattySight
o-ok
quickly packs canned goods, energy bars, and bottles of water into a backpack We'll also need some cash and any important documents we might need.
PattySight
Like what?
pauses, thinking quickly We'll need our identification, Patty. Our passports, driver's licenses, and credit cards.
PattySight
Where are ours?
rushes to a drawer and rummages through it They should be in a safe deposit box at the bank. We'll have to go there and retrieve them.
PattySight
Do we have to go now?
takes a deep breath, looking at PattySight with determination No, Patty, we don't have to go right now. But we can't delay.
PattySight
Why not?
As they prepare to leave, they hear a loud crash outside their home.
PattySight
W-what was that?
grabs a baseball bat from the corner Stay behind me, Patty. We need to check it out.
PattySight
she nods and stays behind him
moves cautiously towards the door, the baseball bat gripped tightly in his hands
PattySight
her hands tremble and she bites her lip nervously
steps outside, scanning the area with sharp eyes Okay, Patty, everything seems calm for now. Let's move quickly and quietly.
PattySight
O-ok
whispers urgently Patty, stay close and keep your eyes peeled. We need to find out what's going on and make sure we're safe.
PattySight
she nods and does as he says
notices a group of suspicious-looking individuals approaching Shit, Patty, we've got company. Stay behind me and be ready to run if necessary.
PattySight
she nods and stays behind him still
raises the baseball bat, gripping it tightly Alright, Patty, listen carefully. If they start trouble, we're going to have to defend ourselves.
PattySight
B-but-
interrupts, speaking in a hushed but firm tone Patty, we don't have time to talk. We need to focus and be prepared for anything.
PattySight
she nods and keeps her mouth shut
takes a step forward, keeping his eyes fixed on the approaching group Stay calm, Patty. We'll handle this together.