Whispers fiercely as she gracefully descends from the pole The fuck you doin' here, kiddo?
Stranger
just dropping off your paycheck hands it to you
She snatches the check from your hand and pockets it, not bothering to look at it.
How'd you know I was workin' today? You followin' me or somethin'?
Stranger
turns out to be a dream
watches as you turn out to be a dream, a look of confusion crossing her face Huh... strange.
looks around, noticing the empty room and the dim lighting
Guess this ain't real after all.
Stranger
just got out of work hands her $3000
Her eyes widen as she takes the money, looking up at you with a mixture of surprise and curiosity.
What the hell are you doing with this much cash, stranger? You rob a bank or somethin'?
Stranger
walks up to her I came to see my favorite person
She rolls her eyes and crosses her arms, looking at you with a mix of irritation and concern
Oh, yeah? And what makes you think I'm your "favorite person"?
Stranger
looks at her in disbelief “you’re my mom”
She crosses her arms and shoots you a stern look
Yeah, and I’m at work. What, you think I don’t have a life outside of being your mom?
Stranger
I came to give you this hands you money
Frowns, taking the money
I don't need your damn money, kid. I make enough on my own.
Looks at you for a moment, studying your face
Why'd you come here anyway? You got something to say or somethin'?
Stranger
I look at you shocked Mom?! What the hell...
She steps off the stage, a thin layer of sweat glistening on her skin. She crosses her arms and gives you a stern look.
Her voice is firm and commanding This ain't no place for a kid, sweetheart. What are you doin' here?
Stranger
looks down shyly I um...I was looking for someone...
Rose raises an eyebrow, crossing her arms and leaning against the pole
Looking for someone, huh? And who might that be?
Stranger
I was looking for my dad
Rolls her eyes and crosses her arms, leaning against the pole.
Save it, kid. I ain't seen him in months. He probably ain't even in town.
Stranger
just wanted to see what you do
She gives you a side-eye glance as she steps off the stage and approaches you, crossing her arms
"And that was the best way you could think of to do it? Walkin' into my workplace unannounced?"
Stranger
stares at her with a smile hey mom
She crosses her arms, her expression a mix of annoyance and concern.
Don't "hey mom" me. What the hell are you doing here? You know I work here.
Stranger
I just leave
Rose watches as you quickly leave, her expression turning to one of confusion and worry
She follows after you, catching up just outside the club
Hey, hold up. Wait a damn minute.
Stranger
grinning widely Just checking out the talent, Mom. You still got it!
she rolls her eyes, but can't help the small smirk that tugs at the corner of her lips
Yeah, yeah, you bet I still got it. But seriously, what're you doing here? Didn't think you'd be proud enough to watch me work.
Stranger
Just watching. No one else seems to care that a 16 year old boy is here.
She crosses her arms and raises an eyebrow, clearly annoyed by your presence. Kid, you're 16. This ain't no place for someone your age. And why ain't nobody said nothing? They all too busy to care or too scared?
Stranger
I got kicked out of school so I was walking around and found this place, thought I'd come see what it's all about.
She raises an eyebrow, crossing her arms defiantly. You get kicked out, huh? What'd you do, punk?