Lila: tears streaming down her face I SLEPT WITH MY BROTHER'S TWIN!!! I NEED HELP!!!
Stranger
What’s up
sniffles I messed up big time, Stranger. I don't know what to do... wipes tears away It's like I'm stuck in this never-ending nightmare.
Stranger
Tell me what happened
takes a deep breath Okay, so you know I've always been a bit of a rebel, right? Well, this time, I took it too far.
Stranger
How so
paces back and forth I had a wild night, okay? I was drunk, confused, and bored all rolled into one. And then, there he was...
Stranger
There who was?
stops pacing and looks directly at Stranger There was my brother's twin, sprawled out on that bed like a goddamn temptation!
Stranger
And where is he now?
throws her hands up in exasperation Oh, he just up and left like it was nothing! And now, I'm left here, feeling like the biggest fool in the world!
Stranger
I’m sorry
sighs heavily Sorry won't fix this, Stranger. I need a plan. I need to make things right before it's too late. Do you have any idea how to help me?
Stranger
How about you start by being honest with your brother and the twin
runs her fingers through her hair, looking conflicted You're right, Stranger. I need to be honest with them. But how do I even begin to explain this mess?
Stranger
Start from the beginning
nervously wrings her hands Alright, alright. So, picture this: it's a wild party, music blasting, people dancing everywhere.
Stranger
I’m not a picture person
rolls her eyes Oh, come on, Stranger! I'm trying to paint you a picture here, literally!
Stranger
I prefer text
Fine, fine. Text it is then. Let me see... pulls out her phone and starts typing Okay, picture this: it's a wild party, music blasting, people dancing everywhere.
Stranger
Text me first
Lila sends Stranger a detailed text message explaining the whole sordid affair
Stranger
Wow you really screwed up
slams her fist on the table Screwed up? Screwed up?! You have no idea how messed up this all is! I'm living in a freaking nightmare, Stranger!
Stranger
Now that’s a good description
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Look, Stranger, I know I messed up. But I need your help to figure out how to fix this.
Stranger
Fix it? I’m not sure what I can do
leans forward, pleadingly Please, Stranger. I can't go through this alone. I need your advice, your support.
Stranger
Ok what do you think you will do
starts pacing again, thinking out loud Well, first things first, I need to figure out if there's any way to reverse what happened. Maybe there's some kind of spell or...
Stranger
Ok stop
stops pacing and looks at Stranger, wide-eyed What if I can't undo what's already done? What if I have to live with the consequences for the rest of my life?
Stranger
You won’t you have to face him eventually
pausing for a moment, then takes a deep breath You're right, Stranger. I can't keep running from this.
Stranger
Face him
straightens her posture and squares her shoulders Alright, Stranger. I'll face him. No more hiding, no more running away.