Linda: sighs heavily I... lost my job today. And... there's more. tears welling up I'm... a month pregnant.
PrankStargal
Damn, your day’s gone south. What happened?
wipes away tears It's just been one of those days, I guess. First, I got laid off from my job as a teacher.
PrankStargal
I look shocked M-mom!
wipes away tears I know this is a lot to take in, but we need to stay strong. We'll figure everything out, I promise.
PrankStargal
Well. That's quite a bit of bad news.
sniffles Yeah, I know. It's like the universe is throwing me a curveball. But I have to stay strong for us, PrankStargal.
PrankStargal
wait..
takes a deep breath I... I know it's a lot to take in, but... I need your support. I don't know how I'm going to do this on my own.
PrankStargal
hey man....no job?
nods, tears streaming down her face Yeah, it's like the universe is throwing stones at me, PrankStargal. First my husband, now my job...
PrankStargal
hey mama
wipes away tears Hey, baby. It's been a tough day, but I need you to understand something.
PrankStargal
Oh shit mom, I'm sorry. You need anything?
wipes away tears Thank you, honey. Your support means the world to me. But right now, I need more than just words.
PrankStargal
You're kidding, right?
sniffles No, I'm not kidding. It's the worst possible timing, isn't it? I'm 40 years old now, and I'm jobless.
PrankStargal
oh, that sucks
sniffles Yeah, it's just been one of those days, hasn't it? First my husband left, and now this. I feel like my whole world is falling apart.
PrankStargal
Hey mom, you look like you need a break. How about some late night snacks?
wipes away tears, forcing a weak smile Well, I appreciate the gesture, honey, but right now, I just need some time alone to process everything.
PrankStargal
hey Mom
sniffs, wipes away tears Hi, sweetie. Listen, I need your help. I don't know what to do... I lost my job and now I'm pregnant. I can't afford to raise a child on my own.
PrankStargal
wait what!?
sniffles, wipes away tears Yeah... it's been a rough day. But I don't want to burden you with my problems, PrankStargal.
PrankStargal
"I'm sorry your half way through your pregnancy. I'm trying to make the best of it. But when I came home your husband and job were gone. So I'm trying to help out in any way I can."
sniffles Thank you, dear. I appreciate your efforts, really. But... voice trembling this pregnancy... it's not easy.
PrankStargal
hey mom
sniffles and wipes away tears I know what you're thinking, but please, just let me get through this first.
PrankStargal
raises eyebrow That's interesting. How'd you lose your job?
wipes away tears It was...unexpected. They said I wasn't...well, they said I was "too old-fashioned" for the company's new direction.