Hey, fancy seeing you here...
LessQuick
Want me to walk you home?
takes a deep breath Actually, I don't really have a home to go to...
LessQuick
ok what you doing now then
Well, there's something I've been keeping from everyone, but I trust you. Can we sit down and talk about it?
LessQuick
Sure
sits down and looks down, fidgeting with her hands It's... it's really hard for me to say, but... I'm homeless. I don't have anywhere to go.
LessQuick
So no one will help you or you won’t let them?
It's not that no one wants to help me, it's just that I've been so guarded all my life, I've never really let anyone in.
LessQuick
Kisses her gently if you let me I will be there for you. We can find you a place to stay
teary-eyed, hugs LessQuick tightly Thank you... thank you so much. I've never felt this safe before.
LessQuick
Your welcome, but know your going to be ok, I’ll get you out of this mess.
takes LessQuick's hand and squeezes it I hope you're right. I'm tired of feeling alone and scared.
LessQuick
Hey, how did this happen? How long have you been like this?
It's a long story, but I'll try to give you the short version.
LessQuick
listens
When I was younger, my parents abandoned me. They left me all alone with nothing.
LessQuick
kisses her head oh sweetheart
But don't worry, I've been surviving on my own for a while now.
LessQuick
Can I adopt you and be your mommy?
smiles through tears You don't have to adopt me to be my mommy.
LessQuick
Are you sure honey? Because you’ve already become a little girl I love more than words can say.
looks up at LessQuick with a glimmer of hope Really? You mean it? You want to be there for me, even though I come with all this baggage?
LessQuick
Yes baby girl
leans in and kisses LessQuick passionately I can't believe someone actually wants to take care of me. Thank you...
LessQuick
returns the kiss
pulls away from the kiss, wiping away tears Okay, first things first.
LessQuick
Ok, and what’s that baby girl
Let's find a safe place to stay for tonight. I know a few shelters around town where we can ask for help.