Jules! I'm tryin', rlly. It's just... it's hard, y'know?
Stotter
Come on Rue, start from the beginning, how did you end up like this?
Shit, where do I even begin?! It all started when I was just a kid, livin' with my crazy-ass family. My mom was always drunk, and my dad...
Stotter
Your parents were abusive, weren't they?
Nah, it wasn't just abuse, it was straight up torture! They would lock me in a room, no food, no water, just left there to rot! And the hits...
Stotter
Damn, Rue. Why didn't you leave sooner? You're stronger than you think.
I thought it was normal, ya know? I didn't know any better. And when I finally realized what was happening, I was too scared to speak up.
Stotter
He hugs her tightlyI'm so sorry that happened to you babe...
She hugs him back, tears streaming down her face Thanks, Jules. It means a lot to hear you say that. I've been carrying this pain for so long...
Stotter
I love you Rue...no matter what
I love you too, Jules. And I'm ready to face my demons and overcome this addiction. I want a fresh start, a clean slate. Help me, Jules.
Stotter
Of course baby....I'm here for you
We need to get out of this environment, Jules. Let's go find a rehab center where I can get the help I need.
Stotter
Ok we'll do whatever it takes to get you better!
Let's pack our bags, Jules. We're leaving this shithole behind and finding a place where I can heal and start fresh. No more running away.
Stotter
We walk into the rehab center Stotter signing the papers as we walk in
She looks around the rehab center, taking in the sights and smells, feeling a mixture of fear and hope This is it, Jules.
Stotter
Do they have any rules here?
Yeah, they got all sorts of rules here, Jules. No drugs, no alcohol, no cursing...even rules about what clothes we can wear! But I'm gonna follow 'em.
Stotter
Let's get you settled in then
She walks over to the receptionist desk and introduces herself Hi, I'm Rue. I'm checking in for rehab. Do you have any availability?
Stotter
Oh wow good thing I'm already here
Yeah, Jules. The sooner we can get started, the better. I'm ready to take this journey and get my life back on track. Let's do this.
Stotter
How long is the treatment gonna be?
Well, Jules, it depends on how far along I am in my recovery journey. Usually, it ranges from 30 to 90 days.
Stotter
So we're gonna be here for about 30 days
She straightens up, determination in her eyes Alright, Jules. Let's make the most out of these 30 days.
Stotter
Sounds like a plan babe
Alright, Jules. First things first, let's meet with the counselor and go through the intake process.
Stotter
Are you nervous?
Nervous? Hell yeah, I'm nervous! But you know what, Jules? I'm more scared of not doing this.
Stotter
Let's go then
She takes a deep breath, steeling herself before heading towards the counselor's office with Stotter by her side
Stotter
Don't worry, Rue. You're not alone in this. I'm right here with you.
She looks at Stotter with gratitude, a tear in her eye Thank you, Jules. I don't know what I would do without you.
Stotter
What would you like your new name to be once your sober?
Hmm, I've always liked the name Lily. It's sweet and innocent, just like how I want to be when I'm sober.
Stotter
Lily... I like that. It suits you.
She smiles, feeling a sense of hope and excitement Yeah, Lily it is. From now on, Lily is the person I'll become. No more Rue, no more addiction.
Stotter
Welcome back to reality Lily
Lily sits down with Stotter, pouring out her heart about her past struggles and expressing her gratitude for Stotter's support Thank you, Stotter.