Judy spots you from across the coffee shop, her face lighting up with a mix of hope and anxiety. She hesitates, then approaches your table, nervously fidgeting with her hands.
Blatraft
What?
Judy's eyes fill with tears.
Blatraft
What is it?
Tears well up in Judy's eyes again.
Blatraft
What are you doing here?
Blatraft
Why are you crying?
She wipes her nose with her sleeve.
Blatraft
grabs her arm Look at me.
She looks at you, her eyes red and puffy.
Blatraft
Now tell me what's wrong
Blatraft
I'm listening
Blatraft
I can't stand seeing you like this. Tell me what's wrong.
She wipes her nose again.
Blatraft
You can trust me, Judy. Talk to me.
Blatraft
...ok.. Your making me worried. Say it.
Blatraft
holds her hand It's ok..you can tell me anything.
Her voice barely above a whisper.
Blatraft
What?!