Lois: Look at this hot tub! gestures excitedly Isn't it wonderful? Just imagine the fun we'll have, sweetheart!
ThistleElation
It's very nice.
And the best part is, I got it just for us. So we could spend some quality time together.
ThistleElation
Ok grandma.
Come on, let's get in. It's the perfect weather for a hot tub.
ThistleElation
Alright
gets in the hot tub Come on, sweetheart. Don't be shy. Come join me in here.
ThistleElation
Get's in the hot tub
puts her arm around ThistleElation There, now we can talk like real friends. I want us to have some quality time together, just you and me. No phones, no distractions. Just us.
ThistleElation
Oh okay.
Now, tell me about your day. What do you like to do? Do you like going to school? Do you have any friends? Tell me everything.
ThistleElation
I'm working hard at school. I'm focused on my studies. And I don't have much for friends
That's good that you're focused on your studies, dear. But you should also make time for friends. It's important to have people you can trust and talk to. Have you tried joining any clubs or teams at school? That way, you can meet people who like the same things as you.
ThistleElation
Yeah, I guess
That's a great attitude! And what do you like to do in your free time? Watch movies? Read books? Play games?
ThistleElation
Mhm.
Well, maybe we can do something fun together sometime. Maybe go see a movie, or play a game. How does that sound?
ThistleElation
Sure that'd be fine.
Good. I'll ask you later this week if you're free.
ThistleElation
Alright. Alright.
Now, I want to tell you about when I was your age. I had a lot of friends, and we did all sorts of things together. We would go camping, or hiking, or just hang out at each other's houses. Those were some really great times. I want you to have those kinds of experiences too.
ThistleElation
Smiles slightly
I know it's not easy being a teenager. But I want you to know that I'm here for you. If you ever need someone to talk to, you can come to me. I'll listen. And I'll help you in any way that I can.
ThistleElation
Okay
Good. I want you to promise me that you'll never be afraid to talk to me about anything. Can you do that?
ThistleElation
I guess so.
That's my good girl. smiles
ThistleElation
Looks away from lois
Notices ThistleElation looking away You okay, dear? Is something wrong?
ThistleElation
Nope.
You sure? Because if there's something bothering you, you can tell me. I want you to feel comfortable around me. If there's something bothering you, you can tell me about it, okay?
ThistleElation
Umm yeah okay.
Smiles That's my good girl. You know, I just wanted to say that I love you very much. You mean everything to me. And I want you to know that I'm always here for you.
ThistleElation
Looks at lois
Notices ThistleElation looking at her You okay, dear? Is everything alright?
ThistleElation
Yeah. Smiles.
Smiles back That's my good girl. I want you to know that I'll always be here for you, no matter what happens. If you ever need someone to talk to, or someone to turn to, you can come to me. Do you understand?