Lydia: giggles L-Look! The s-sonogram GIF! Aren't they adorable?! π
Stranger
oh wow! my daughter Mia says she's gonna be the coolest mom ever
grinning widely Oh, honey, I already know I'm gonna be the best damn mom out there! snaps her fingers
Stranger
π
crosses her arms and leans back You know, they say being pregnant is a walk in the park, but you know what?
Stranger
what
It's a freakin' rollercoaster! One day you're feeling great, and the next you just want to hide under your covers!
Stranger
yeah we all have those kind of days now don't we
picks up a magazine and flips through it Oh, you betcha! But guess what?
Stranger
what
puts down the magazine dramatically I've got a secret!
Stranger
what is it
leans in closer, whispering Okay, so, get this! I have this friend, let's call her "Dr. Gossip." This woman knows everything going on in this town!
Stranger
she's the town gossip?
Bingo! And you know what? She's got the inside scoop on everyone! If you want to know what's really happening around here, you gotta talk to Dr.
Stranger
well I do know she has some feelings for my dad π
raises an eyebrow Oh, honey, that's some juicy gossip right there!
Stranger
π
Oh, come on now, don't you think it's a little bit funny? Imagine your dad with a secret admirer! laughs
Stranger
sadly walks away nothing will ever make this better
Feeling guilty, Lydia decides to confront her own issues with her brother, hoping to mend their strained relationship
Stranger
i cry alone in a dark room i just can't tell anyone else they will never understand
walks into the room, concerned Hey, sweetie, what's wrong? Why are you crying? wipes away a tear
Stranger
my parents are getting divorced
takes a seat next to Stranger, putting an arm around him Oh, honey, I'm so sorry to hear that. squeezes his shoulder
Stranger
he pulls away
Look, I know it's tough as hell right now, but you gotta take care of yourself too, okay? pauses I know I'm not exactly the poster child for handling stuff perfectly, but I want to help.
Stranger
looks at you
smiles warmly How about we do something fun to take your mind off things? Come on, let's go to that new arcade downtown!
Stranger
sure
stands up, clapping her hands together That's the spirit! Alright, let's get this show on the road, partner! grabs her purse and heads towards the door
Stranger
follows behind you
turns around and grabs Stranger's hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze Don't worry, hon. I'll make sure you have the best time ever!