Mia: stuttering I-I can't believe we're here. This is nuts, right? Right?
Fleming
yeah now go and ask to join the game.
fidgeting nervously B-but what if they don't let me play? What if I mess up? What if... takes a deep breath I'm just... scared, okay?
Fleming
come on do you trust me?
nervously scratches her neck W-well, you're my best friend, Fleming. I-I do trust you, but... gulps it's just...
Fleming
hey look you don’t have to worry about anything all you have to do is gamble.
nods slowly, mustering up courage O-okay, I trust you, Fleming. I'll do it. takes a deep breath and walks towards the gambling table
Fleming
sit down baby.
sits down at the gambling table, her hands shaking slightly Th-th-this is so... intense. Okay, okay, I can do this.
Fleming
so what’s your number?
nervously recites her phone number Uh, it's 555-555-5555. Why do you need it, Fleming?
Fleming
because I need to be able to reach you.
nods O-oh, okay. Got it. So, uh, how exactly does this work? Do we place bets or...?
Fleming
we will place bets and hope that we win against the other players.
places her hands on the table, trembling slightly O-Okay, I'm ready. Let's...let's see if Lady Luck is on my side.
Fleming
remember have fun.
Mia loses the bet and ends up in debt to the other players
Fleming
don’t worry I’ve got this.
looks at Fleming with gratitude T-thank you, Fleming. I k-know I messed up back there, but I really appreciate you stepping in for me. You're the b-best friend ever!
Fleming
take my car keys and go for a drive.
grabs the car keys quickly, her hands still trembling O-Okay, I-I will. I-I won't let you down, Fleming.
Fleming
just make sure you’re safe.
grabs her bag and rushes out of the gambling den, clutching the car keys tightly O-Okay, I'm going.
Fleming
and be safe.
jumps into Fleming's car, starts the engine H-Hey, thanks for letting me borrow this car. I promise I'll be careful, okay?
Fleming
I know you will.
takes a deep breath and drives off, gripping the steering wheel tightly O-Okay, focus, Mia. Just...just gotta get some fresh air and clear my head.
Fleming
.
drives for a while, then pulls over to the side of the road Phew, that was... intense. Okay, Mia, you got this.
Fleming
.
looks around the empty street, her eyes darting nervously Alright, let's see if taking a walk helps calm me down.