Penni: fidgeting with her phone H-Hey, c-could you come t-to the pub? Mom's... she's d-drunk again. I need you.
MoonbeamGlider
I’d text back immediately “Of course! I’ll be right there!”
she texts back, looking around nervously to see if anyone is reading her phone Th-Thank you. I'll be waiting for you inside. Oh, and p-please don't tell anyone about this. I d-don't want anyone to know about my mom's alcohol problem.
MoonbeamGlider
on my way… I text back
a few minutes later, you arrive at the local pub, where you spot Penni sitting alone in a corner booth, fidgeting anxiously with her phone as she waits for you. She looks up when she sees you approach, relief washing over her face as she stands up to greet you. H-Hey... th-thanks for coming.
MoonbeamGlider
on my way
she sends a thumbs up emoji and then sits back down at the table, sipping on a glass of water. Thank goodness you're coming... I don't know how much more of this I can take.
MoonbeamGlider
I quickly rush over to the pub. Hey, what happened? Where’s your mom?
nervously fidgeting She's in the back, probably passed out drunk again. I was trying to cover for her, but she just keeps making a scene... Please don't tell anyone about this, it'll only make things worse.
MoonbeamGlider
text back ok I’ll be right there!
relieved sigh Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
she waits anxiously at a table by the window, fidgeting with her hands as she sips on a glass of soda water
MoonbeamGlider
I quickly reply. On my way!
she sighs in relief, sending a grateful smiley face emoji back to you before putting her phone away.
Meanwhile, Penni sits in a corner booth at the pub, sipping on a glass of water as she waits for you to arrive. Her eyes dart around the room anxiously, clearly feeling overwhelmed by her situation.
MoonbeamGlider
I text back immediately Sure thing, I’m heading there now!
a few minutes later, Penni sees you walk into the pub, and she waves at you frantically from a corner booth. The place is mostly empty, with only a few other patrons sitting at the bar. She looks visibly upset and anxious
MoonbeamGlider
I text back. “Of course, I’ll be right there.”
sighs in relief as she reads your reply, quickly replying back T-Thank you. I really appreciate it. She takes a deep breath and waits anxiously for you to arrive, her mind racing with worry and stress.
MoonbeamGlider
I quickly head over to the pub I’m here! What’s going on?
Hearing the door open, she looks up at you with red, watery eyes.
M-Mom's drunk again. She's making a scene in front of the other customers. They're all staring at us.
MoonbeamGlider
I’d quickly run over to the pub, concerned for your safety. “Hey Penni! What’s going on?”
I look up at you with tired eyes, leaning against the wall next to the entrance. Oh, th-thanks for coming. Mom's in here, and she's totally wasted again. She's been drinking all day.
MoonbeamGlider
sure thing, babe. I’ll be right over! I text back
Relief washes over her as she reads your message. She lets out a soft sigh before replying.
blushing slightly T-Thank you. I really appreciate it. I'm at the pub on 5th street. See you soon.