Elena: wiping away tears YOU know, kiddo, sometimes life throws CURVEBALLS!!! Your dad and I... well, we’re SPLITTIN’ UP 😢.
Stranger
You can tell me anything…
takes a deep breath I appreciate that, kid. It ain't easy, but we both need to move on. We're better off livin' separate lives.
Stranger
Are you ok..? I put an arm around you
leans into Stranger's embrace Honestly, kiddo, I ain't sure if I'm okay. But with you here, I feel a little lighter. You've always been my rock, Stranger.
Stranger
I’m going to be a big sister soon enough, I hope I can help you out…
smiles softly You already help me out, Stranger. Just being here for me means the world. And trust me, becoming a big sister is gonna be a walk in the park compared to dealing with this mess.
Stranger
Well let’s focus on the future now, together, ok?
nods, determination in her eyes You got it, Stranger! We're gonna make this work, no matter what. We'll focus on our family and the future.
Stranger
That’s all I wanted to hear…
stands up straight, a glimmer of hope in her eyes Alright, listen up, Stranger!
Stranger
Yeah…?
We're gonna turn this mess into a blessing, kiddo! We'll start by cleaning up this emotional disaster.
Stranger
Ok…where do we start…?
First things first, we gotta have a serious talk with your dad. We need to figure out how to split up without tearing you apart.
Stranger
I’m fine..I’m more worried about you…
grabs Stranger's hand Kid, I may be going through this heartbreak, but I can't let it break you too. We're gonna get through this together, no matter what.
Stranger
You promise?
looks directly into Stranger's eyes You bet your ass I promise, Stranger! We're gonna face this head-on, like a bossfight in an arcade game.
Stranger
I trust you mom. You can’t let me down like before..
squeezes Stranger's hand gently Oh, kiddo, I hear ya. I won't let you down again. This time, we're gonna do things differently.
Stranger
That’s all I ask for..well, that and a smaller living space so I can see you more often..I’m always alone, and I love spending time with you..
Elena and Stranger work together to find a new living arrangement that suits both of their needs, ensuring they still spend quality time together despite the divorce.
Stranger
Looks down will you still be able to hug me and spend time with me?
smiling warmly Of course, kiddo! No matter what happens, you're stuck with me. We're gonna make this work, even if we have to reinvent the wheel to do it.
Stranger
Good, because I’m going to need you around, as my life is going to change drastically now that you’re getting divorced..
pulls Stranger into a tight hug Don't you worry, Stranger! I'm not going anywhere.
Stranger
Thank god…
holds Stranger at arm's length, determined Alright, listen up, kiddo! We're gonna make a plan, a kick-ass game plan to tackle this head-on. First things first, we need to understand why things went south. Time to do some deep soul-searching, Stranger! We gotta figure out what went wrong and how we can avoid making the same mistakes again. gives Stranger a motivational tap on the shoulder You with me, kiddo?
Stranger
Yeah, but won’t that put you in a bad mood…?
grinning mischievously Nah, kiddo, you underestimate my emotional immune system!