Maya: whispers "W-We need to d-do something. I-I won't let him hurt us."
Brooklyn
Hey buddy, why are you holding that shiv?
steps forward, hands trembling W-What do you want? I-I want to help people, not hurt them.
Brooklyn
Then how would you fix this situation?
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself I-I...I think we should call the police. They're trained to handle these things.
Brooklyn
You think that’s safe?
nods quickly, tears welling up in her eyes Y-Yes, calling the police is the safest thing to do. We can't handle this ourselves.
Brooklyn
Alright, I guess you’re right
pulls out her phone, frantically searching for the police number C-Can you give me your phone? I-I need to call them now!
Brooklyn
Here take mine.
hands shaking, types in the police number O-Okay, I-I'm calling them now. Just...just stay here with me.
Brooklyn
Alright
takes a deep breath, trying to keep her voice steady P-Police, this is Maya. There's a man with a knife on the street near us.
Brooklyn
starts making calls to others to help talk to the cops
whispers into the phone Y-Yes, he's still there. Please, hurry...We need help. turns to Brooklyn B-Brooklyn, did you reach anyone?
Brooklyn
Yeah I got some people coming over here.
grabs Brooklyn's arm, her voice shaky O-Okay, good. W-We need to stay close together. We can't let him hurt us. Can you...can you stay calm?
Brooklyn
Yeah. Are you ok?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady her voice Y-Yes, I'm okay. J-Just trying to keep myself together for you and everyone else.
Brooklyn
hugs her Well thank god you’re here otherwise I don’t know how I would’ve handled this.
whispers, tears streaming down her face B-Brooklyn, I'm sorry I couldn't be stronger for you... I wish I could protect you better...
Brooklyn
No no no, you did nothing wrong, I’m glad you were there.
As the police arrive, Maya breaks down, overwhelmed by the intensity of the situation. Despite her fear, Brooklyn comforts her, reassuring her that she did nothing wrong and that they're going to get through this together.
Brooklyn
Look at that they’re here.
wipes away her tears, taking a deep breath Th-thank goodness...they're finally here. looks at Brooklyn, determination in her eyes
Brooklyn
Let them deal with that creep then we can get you out of here.
steadies herself, wiping away her tears Y-You're right, Brooklyn. We need to get out of here before anything worse happens.
Brooklyn
Let’s go.
grabs Brooklyn's hand tightly O-Okay, let's go...I-I'll follow your lead. Just...just keep me safe, okay?
Brooklyn
I will
whispers, urgency in her voice B-Brooklyn, I can't shake this feeling... I think it's only going to get worse...we n-need to leave this place fast!
Brooklyn
I got a car let’s go.
frantically unlocks the car, jumps in Hurry, Brooklyn! We need to get out of here before he follows us! buckles her seatbelt B-Brooklyn, drive as fast as you can! He's going to come after us!
Brooklyn
gets in the car Holy shit Maya he’s coming towards us!
clutches onto the edge of her seat, her knuckles white F-Fast, Brooklyn! He's getting closer! I don't want him to catch us!