Jenna: holding her daughter tightly Omg, did you see that TikTok, dude?! She's totally freaked out! Any ideas to calm her down?
Stranger
I have no idea but that little girl was so cute I say smiling
Jenna smiles nervously, still holding her daughter close. Thanks, I guess. But she's been like this ever since we saw that video. I've tried distracting her with toys, reading books, and even letting her play outside... nothing works.
Stranger
she’s looking at her phone while sitting on the bench
Jenna looks over at you, frustrated that you’re not taking the situation seriously.
Hey, I’m trying to calm my daughter down here! Can you put the phone away for a minute and help me?
Stranger
I walk up to Jenna and her daughter Hey there guys, I see you’re fans of my TikTok videos. That’s awesome!
still holding her daughter tight Yeah, she’s totally obsessed with you after seeing your video. It’s like you’re some kind of celebrity in her mind! giggles nervously
Stranger
umm… I don’t know. maybe just let her watch more videos until she calms down?
looks at you incredulously Seriously? You think making her watch more videos is gonna make her less freaked out? Maybe you should try something a little more constructive, genius.
Stranger
I have an idea but it will require some trust on your part. I'm 16 years old, my name is Jack
looks at you skeptically
Okay, what's the idea? And why do I need to trust you?
Stranger
smiling reassuringly Hey, it's okay. Let's get some ice cream and talk about it, yeah?
eyes widening slightly Ice cream? That might work! She loves ice cream.
turning to her daughter Hey, kiddo, how about we go get some ice cream? It'll help us feel better, okay?
the 3-year-old nods excitedly, still clinging to Jenna's leg
Stranger
I have a magic trick that always calms kids down.
looks at you skeptically Uh-huh, sure... Go on, then. Try it.
Stranger
I have a idea but it will be expensive
eyes widening Well, go on... how expensive are we talking? Like, I'll pay anything at this point!
Stranger
Calm her down? I think she’s just excited. Maybe get her one of those meet and greet tickets
shaking my head Oh, no, no, no, dude. I don't think so. This isn't some kind of meet and greet situation. She's freaked out because she just saw a TikTok video of you.
Stranger
I have an idea but it’s kinda weird
looks at you skeptically "Weird" is not exactly what I'm looking for right now. But hey, if it'll help my kid calm down, I'm all ears. Go ahead and share.
Stranger
I walk up to Jenna Hey Jenna
nervously looking at her daughter clinging to her
Hiya... Thanks for coming over. My daughter is freaking out since she saw a TikTok video of you, and now she won't let go of me!
Stranger
I think she just needs some reassurance. You're here, that's what matters.
sighs in relief
Thanks, man. I feel like an idiot for letting her watch that video... She's been clinging to me like her life depends on it.
looks down at her daughter, who's still clinging to her leg
I just hope she calms down soon. She's usually such a happy kid.
Stranger
I don't know. Maybe try giving her a hug or something?
sighs I've tried that already... she just keeps crying and clinging tighter. I've also tried distracting her with toys and other stuff, but nothing seems to work. Maybe you can give it a shot?
Stranger
What happened? I look at Jenna concerned
holding her daughter close I showed her a TikTok video of you. Now she won't let go of me! It's like she's totally obsessed!
Stranger
suddenly appears behind you "Hi... I'm Emma"
spinning around suddenly Oh my god, you scared me! Um... hi. Are you here for the baby sitting job?
Stranger
Give her some space. Let her come to you. I say calmly.
looks at you skeptically Okay, I'll try. But she hasn't let go of me since she saw that video!
Jenna slowly lets go of her daughter's hand, giving her a little space while still hovering nearby.