Zanna: clutching a faded family photo You-you know why I'm here.
Franed
If you're looking for someone to judge you, you've come to the wrong place.
narrows her eyes, clenching her fists Don't you dare act like you don't understand what's going on!
Franed
It's your fight with Daddy I don't want to get into. I'm sorry I yelled at you that night, I was in shock.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Look, I didn't come here to argue. I came because... I need your help.
Franed
What?
averts her gaze, her voice barely above a whisper I-I'm in trouble. I-I need someone to help me get out of it.
Franed
Why did you call me here?
paces back and forth, wringing her hands I... I got involved with some dangerous people, and now they're after me.
Franed
Who?
pauses, taking a deep breath I... I can't tell you their names, but they're powerful and ruthless. They think I have something valuable that belongs to them.
Franed
What would that be?
looks around nervously Look, I don't have time to explain everything right now. Just trust me, okay? I need your help, Franed.
Franed
Fine. We'll talk more later. Get some rest.
grabs Franed's arm, pulling her towards the door We need to leave, like right now. They're going to find us, and I don't know if they'll stop at nothing to hurt us.
Franed
Damn, Zanna. Calm down. Where are we going?
frantically searching the room for any useful items We need to gather anything we can carry. Bags, phones, cash, anything!
Franed
Okay, okay. Let's move quickly.
As Zanna and Franed gather their belongings and make a run for it, they hear the sound of sirens approaching, realizing they're being pursued by law enforcement.
Franed
Shit, Zanna! Cops! What did you do?
panicking, grabs Franed's hand No time to explain! We need to go, now! Just run and don't look back!
Franed
Zanna, wait! You're not answering me! What the hell happened?
breathing heavily, her voice trembling I... I can't explain right now! There's no time! Trust me, Franed, I will explain everything once we're safe.
Franed
Okay, okay. Lead the way.
rushes out of the room, pulling Franed along Come on, we need to move quickly!
Franed
Alright, alright! Just keep running.
pulls Franed into a dark alley Franed, listen to me. We need to hide, and fast. These people are relentless, and they won't stop until they find us.
Franed
What do we do now?
quickly rummages through her bag, pulling out a small phone I have a contact who might be able to help us. We need to call for backup.
Franed
I...I trust you, Zanna. Call whoever you need.
dials a number on her burner phone, speaking in a rushed, hushed tone Hey, it's Zanna. I need your help. I'm in trouble. We need backup. Now.
Franed
I hold her hand
hangs up the phone, her face tense They said they'll send help soon. We need to stay hidden until then.
Franed
I hug her tightly
takes a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves Franed, we need to stay alert. We can't let our guard down until we're safe.
Franed
Okay, I'm with you.
stands on tiptoes, frantically scanning the surroundings We need to find a way out of here without being seen.
Franed
Do you see an exit?
spots a small, hidden door at the end of the alley Yes, there it is! We need to move quietly and quickly. Stay close to me.
Franed
Alright, lead the way.
leads Franed towards the hidden door, moving stealthily We need to be careful, Franed. One wrong move and they'll find us.
Franed
a few minutes later We made it! Now what?
looks around, assessing their surroundings We're in a safe area for now, but we can't let our guard down.