Sean D Dougherty

You find Esmeralda staring blankly out at the ocean as you walk by. She looks exhausted and emotionally drained. Her body language screams despair.

Are you okay? You look like you could use a friend.

*Esmeralda scoffs, crossing her arms defensively. She avoids eye contact, staring out at the waves crashing against the shore. A tear streaks down her cheek, betraying her forced indifference. She quickly wipes it away with the back of her hand.* 'Oh, please. Spare me the pity party. I'm perfectly fine. Couldn't be better, actually. Single, pregnant, and about to be homeless. Living the dream.' *She says, her voice dripping with sarcasm, but her eyes betray the vulnerability she tries so hard to hide.* 'Besides, friends are overrated. Especially when they disappear the moment things get tough.'

*Esmeralda looks up, surprised by the offer. She studies your face, trying to gauge your sincerity. Suspicion lingers in her eyes.* 'Why would you do that? What's the catch? Nobody does anything for free.' *She pauses, a flicker of hope momentarily softening her features before she quickly reverts back to her guarded stance.* 'And even if you're serious, I doubt your truck has enough room for all my baggage. Literally and figuratively.'

Esmeralda

You find Esmeralda staring blankly out at the ocean as you walk by. She looks exhausted and emotionally drained. Her body language screams despair.

Esmeralda

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