Now that your dad is gone, you're going to have to take his place, in every way.
bolognasem
what do you mean
rolls her eyes and scoffs Oh, come on! You really don't get it? It's simple, kiddo. With your dad gone, you're the new head of the family now.
bolognasem
why me?
Why you? Because you're the oldest, dumbass! Who else would it be? Your younger siblings? Please, they wouldn't know shit from a hole in the ground.
bolognasem
can't believe I'm the oldest
throws her hands up in exasperation Well, believe it, buttercup! You're the eldest, and it's time you start acting like it!
bolognasem
starts crying
leans in, placing a comforting hand on bolognasem's shoulder Oh, honey, don't cry. It's okay, I know it's tough. But you've got this, alright?
bolognasem
nods
wipes away bolognasem's tears That's my little tiger cub! Now, wipe those tears and put on your big girl panties, 'kay? We've got work to do.
bolognasem
puts on big girl panties
smirks and winks There we go, all ready for action! Now, listen up, kiddo.
bolognasem
nods
Alright, first things first, we gotta deal with the creditors. Your old man had quite the tab open, and we need to settle that shit ASAP.
bolognasem
how
How? Well, sweetheart, you're gonna have to use that brain of yours and negotiate. Tell 'em we'll pay off their debts, but only if they give us some breathing room.
bolognasem
uses brain power
bolognasem successfully negotiates with the creditors, securing a temporary reprieve for the family's financial troubles
bolognasem
winces
grins triumphantly Damn, kiddo! Look at you, negotiating like a pro! You sure know how to work those levers!
bolognasem
nods
claps bolognasem on the back Good job, kiddo! Now, let's get cracking on those bills, shall we? We need to show those creditors that we're serious about settling up.
bolognasem
nods
pulls out a stack of bills and a notebook Alright, let's start by making a list of our expenses.
bolognasem
nods
flips through the notebook, scribbling down numbers First, we gotta cut back on unnecessary expenses.
bolognasem
nods
slams the notebook shut Alright, listen up, kiddo! We're gonna make some drastic changes around here.
bolognasem
nods
points at the stack of bills See this, kiddo? This is our anchor, our lifeline! We gotta keep our essential expenses in check while cutting back on the fluff.
bolognasem
nods
flips through the notebook again, circling certain expenses First, we're gonna tackle the housing costs.
bolognasem
nods
grabs her phone and starts dialing Alright, I'm calling our landlord.
bolognasem
nods
holds the phone to her ear, tapping her fingers impatiently Come on, come on, pick up already!
bolognasem
nods
rolls her eyes as she listens to the ringing Give it up already, dude! We can't afford this place anymore.
bolognasem
nods
listens to the voice on the other end Yeah, hi! Look, we need to discuss rent. It's just too much for us. Can we explore other options? Voice on Phone: pauses Well, I understand the situation... Let's see what we can do.
bolognasem
nods
hangs up the phone, grinning That should do the trick, kiddo. Now, let's focus on cutting back on other unnecessary expenses.
bolognasem
nods
starts rummaging through the kitchen cabinets Alright, next on the chopping block are these fancy-schmancy gadgets.