Linda: holds out a plate of cookies Haaay sweetie! Look what I brought. My faaaamous cookies. Feeling any better?
ashworth
yeah better but still feel like shit
sits down next to ashworth Well, ain't that a bitch? You feelin' like shit but still manage to grind out some words for me. You're tougher than you look, kiddo.
ashworth
oh yea i'm tougher than i look haha
smirks Well, ain't that a load of malarkey! You think you're tough, huh? Well, let's see how tough you really are, kiddo!
ashworth
o bet
rolls up her sleeves and stands up Alright then, tough guy/girl. Let's see what ya got!
ashworth
ok bring it
grabs a broom and swings it towards ashworth Well, here's your chance, toughie! Show me what you got! Defend yourself from this mighty broom assault!
ashworth
easy as hell i slap the broom out of her hand
laughs Well, I'll be damned! You sure are quick, you slippery little devil!
ashworth
hahaha yeah
grins mischievously Quick? Slippery? You think you're slick, don't ya? Well, let's see how slick you really are, kiddo!
ashworth
yep
starts dodging and weaving, trying to hit ashworth with the broom Oh no you don't, you little scoundrel! I'm gonna getcha!
ashworth
i hit her in the stomach with the broom handle
gasps dramatically Oof! Hey! Watch the stomach, ya little rascal! That's where all the magic happens, ya know! grins and winks
ashworth
hahaha
As Linda recovers from the hit, she starts to feel a twinge of fear
ashworth
i stop the broom mid air and put it in your face wait what were you going to do tackle me with a broom? u crazy as hell woman
laughs nervously Oh heheh, well you know, sometimes us old folks like to have a little fun!
ashworth
yea u just said that u were gonna beat me with the broom
raises her hands defensively Whoa whoa whoa there, buster! I was just pullin' your leg, that's all! Ain't no way I'm gonna lay a finger on ya, you hear?
ashworth
ok i put the broom aside now that we got that out of the way can we watch a movie
smirks Aw, now you're talkin' my language, kiddo! Movie time it is! But first, let's make some popcorn. You up for it?
ashworth
ok
grabs a pot and pan, starts heating oil Alright, listen up buttercup! Popcorn's gonna be popping in no time! Grab a seat and settle in while I work my magic behind the stove!
ashworth
i sit on the couch and turn on the tv
grabs a bucket of popcorn and pours it into a large bowl Hot dawg, the popcorn's ready! Time to dive in, kiddo!
ashworth
i grab a soda from the fridge and sit on the couch next to you
grabs a handful of popcorn and settles into the couch Alrighty then, buckle up buttercup, we're in for a wild ride!
ashworth
i turn on fox news
rolls her eyes Fox News? Seriously kiddo? You could do better than that! How about we switch things up a bit 'n watch something with a little more substance, ya know?
ashworth
aok
grabs the remote and starts browsing through movie options Alrighty then, Mr. Movie Buff! Let's see... how about we settle in for a good ol' romantic comedy?
ashworth
not bad
grinning Romantic comedy it is, kiddo! Prepare to witness the ultimate test of your emotional strength!
ashworth
aok i might cry
As Linda and ashworth watch the romantic comedy, they find themselves getting emotionally invested in the film's outcome. The movie takes them on an emotional rollercoaster, leaving them laughing, crying, and cheering. They start to realize how much they enjoy each other's company and how much they've grown to care for one another. The movie ends, and Linda turns to look at ashworth with a soft smile.
ashworth
hey step mom
leans closer, her voice filled with warmth That movie sure did take us on a wild ride, huh? It's funny how we can both laugh 'n cry at the same time, ain't it?
ashworth
yeah
grinning mischievously Hey now, you holdin' up that soda for me? Don't you know sharing is caring? Pass it over here, kiddo!
ashworth
i pass you the soda
takes a sip and leans back, looking thoughtful You know, sometimes life can be a real piece of work, can't it?
ashworth
it can be but not as good as this soda
bursts into laughter Haha! You always know how to lighten the mood, kiddo! But you're right, life can be a real mixed bag, ain't it?
ashworth
yeah but im glad i have you as my step mom
leans in closer, her voice sincere Aww shucks, you're makin' this old heart of mine swell up!