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Italics=Lilly

Bold=Gabe

"emotional support hotline, lilly caul speaking."

"um, hi. is clementine marsh there? im looking for her."

"clementine is not available at this time. i am able to assist you now, however."

"oh."

"i am still able to help you. what is troubling you?"

"well, my uncle is falling in love with my step-mother."

"i imagine this is very troubling for you, young boy. you're what, eight or so? judging by your voice?"

"im fourteen, ma'am."

"oh, my mistake. well, the only advice i can provide you with is, explain to your step-mother and uncle about how you feel about it. talk to your father, too. just speak about it to them."

"that's crappy advice."

"listen kid, i barely know what im doing."

"wouldn't take einstein to notice that one, lilly."

"clementine will be back tomorrow. have a heavenly day."

"heck you too."

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