The Lonely Man and a Stray Girl
EPISODE 3: Girl in the Orphanage
Meanwhile, at Kyle's orphanage...
Ms. Linda (Head Assistant)
*rings the bell* Alright, everyone! Time to wake up!
Orphan Children
*yawns* Good morning! Ms. Linda
Ms. Linda (Head Assistant)
Yes, good morning, kids! Let's get up and eat your breakfast.
Orphan Children
Yes, Ms. Linda.
The Head Assistant notices a girl still sleeping.
Ms. Linda (Head Assistant)
*gently shakes her* Kyle, time to wake up.
Kyle
Good morning, Ms. Linda. *yawns* I don't want to eat breakfast. Can I go back to sleep?
Ms. Linda (Head Assistant)
No, Kyle! You need to wake up. It's already 8:30 am. Come on, let’s eat together.
Kyle
I don’t want to eat. I wanna sleep more. *snuggles deeper into her blanket*
Ms. Linda (Head Assistant)
I guess I’ll have to let you sleep then.
The Head Assistant picks up Kyle while she’s still lying in bed.
Ms. Linda (Head Assistant)
Now, now, keep sleeping, my dear. I’ll do my best to wake you up.
Kyle hops out of the Head Assistant’s arms and runs to the hall.
Kyle
*embarrassed* Thanks, Ms. Linda, for waking me up. I’m off now.
Ms. Linda smiles and follows her to the kitchen, but soon realizes Kyle has already left.
Orphan Children
Ms. Linda, Kyle already left without eating. She just had water.
Ms. Linda (Head Assistant)
That girl... *sighs*
A little later, Kyle is lying on the grass outside the orphanage.
Kyle
This is the best spot for a nap.
Boy
Hey, Kyle! There you are. I was looking all over for you!
Boy
Let’s go back. We had breakfast, and you might’ve missed it.
Kyle
Austin, can you be quiet? You're interrupting my beauty sleep. Plus, I already ate a few hours ago.
Austin
A few hours ago? How?
Kyle
I snuck out at dawn and found some food outside.
Austin
What?! How many times do I have to tell you not to—?
Kyle covers Austin's mouth to stop him from talking.
Austin
*muffled* Seriously, why’d you do that?
Kyle
You know the food is not enough here, so I sneak out to look for more food.
Austin
You should’ve told me, so you wouldn’t go alone.
Kyle
I’m fine! I can handle it. Besides, you’re always the first one to sleep, so I didn’t want to bother you.
Kyle
Nah-uh. Let me sleep now.
Austin
Ugh, fine. I’ll keep you company and nap here too.
Kyle and Austin both lie down together on the grass behind a tall tree and fall asleep.
Jovan and Bert are on their way to work. Bert is about to introduce Jovan to his co-workers and other staff members.
Bert
Here we are, J. Just follow me, and I'll introduce you to the Head Manager.
Jovan follows Bert to his work area.
Staff
Hey, Bert! Looking sharp today!
Bert
Come on, don’t start with the jokes, man.
Staff
Perfect timing, Bert! Can you help me stack these boxes?
Bert
Of course! Let me give you a hand.
Staff
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Pam
Hey, Bert! Come over here. We’re short-staffed, so I need your help!
Bert
Sure, Ms. Pam! By the way, I want to introduce you to my friend here.
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