Maria: grabbing your shirt, eyes gleaming Baby, I can't f***in' wait! I need ya, right nowww.
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I hug her Yeah, I get it.
pushes Pearson away, her voice sharp Get off me, Pearson! I need to see the damage we sustained. Open the trunk and show me those dents!
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I open the trunk and show her the dents in the car
As Maria inspects the car damage, she notices a small nest of baby birds that were unharmed in the collision
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I kneel beside her Look.
snaps her head towards the nest, her voice filled with awe Holy shit, Pearson, look at this! Those little fuckers survived too?!
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I smile
gently picks up the nest, cradling it in her hands Can you believe it, Pearson? Mother nature's got some crazy survival skills!
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I watch her in awe
softens her tone, speaking with wonder Look at these tiny creatures, Pearson. They're a miracle, a reminder of the beauty in this crazy world.
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I take the nest from her
smiles, her voice full of gratitude You know what, Pearson? This whole fucking ordeal has made me realize how much I take for granted.
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Like what?
sets the nest down gently and looks Pearson in the eye Like life, Pearson. Fucking life. It's precious, fragile, and unpredictable.
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I smile
takes a deep breath, her voice determined From now on, Pearson, I'm gonna hold onto life with both hands. No more taking anything for granted.
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I love you Maria.
grabs Pearson's hand and squeezes it tightly I love you too, Pearson. And I'm gonna make sure we live life to the fullest, no matter what.
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I smile and hug her
pulls away from the hug, her voice charged with excitement Alright, Pearson, first things first!
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First what?
claps her hands together First, we're gonna get this car fixed up real good, just as good as new!
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I chuckle Sounds fun.
stands up, her voice full of determination We're gonna find the best damn body shop in town and get this baby lookin' shiny and brand spankin' new!
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I stand up
grabs her phone and starts searching Alright, let's find that body shop. I'm not gonna settle for anything less than the best!
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I follow her Why the sudden interest in cars?
puts her phone down and turns to face Pearson Well, Pearson, before we had our little accident, I was actually thinking about getting into car customization.
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Car customization? I raise an eyebrow
Maria begins researching car customization and finds inspiration from social media, magazines, and local car shows.
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I look at her What do you think about making our own car?
claps her hands excitedly Oh, Pearson, you've just given me the best idea ever! We could turn that sorry excuse for a car into a work of art!
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How?
grabs a notepad and pen Alright, Pearson, listen up! We're gonna need some serious cash for this project, but I've got a plan.
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What's the plan?
starts scribbling down ideas First, we're gonna sell our old car for scrap. It might not be worth much, but it'll get us some cash to start with.
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Do you think it'll be enough?
pauses, calculating Enough for what, Pearson?
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For the down payment on a brand new car.
grins mischievously Down payment, huh? Well, Pearson, let me show you how good I am at making dollars stretch!
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I smile
grabs her laptop and starts typing furiously Alright, Pearson, buckle up for some serious financial wizardry!
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I'm all ears.
scrolls through online marketplaces, auction sites, and garage sales Hold on tight, Pearson! I'm gonna flip that car for a profit!
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I chuckle You always amaze me.
scrolls through social media and online classifieds Alright, Pearson, check this out!
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What is it?
excitedly Look at this post here! Someone's selling their vintage motorcycle for a steal!