#ccsemberclub

OOC: My apolgies. No. Neither sees Stodgepole. But clearly Paul knows Bobbi met him

"WE can talk" he says "But you don't talk to him. Not about this. He'll try to make you get rid of the baby"

"But paul, I don't WANT the baby" She says "And Kansas is right over there... please, I'm not ready to be a mother , and you..."

And social dynamics goes into over drive after that spill. Looks like Bobbi's boyfriend wants her to carry a pregnancy to term regardless of her wishes.

Sure, NOW it goes into overdrive.....

Emerson stays unobserved and watches; so far, no violence, so....

"I will not let you throw the life of Paul Jr away" he says "So help me " No violence but he presses over her

At least Stodgepole knows the issue, and that he can help.

"we don't even know if it's a boy, Paul." She says "I have a good job here and I may have just lost it because of your stupid 'don't talk to anyone' rule"

"Stupid? You think I don't know this Miss CC's rep? she'd probably PAY for the operation... you know how i feel. My beliefs..."

"You don't go to church," She says "And you used to laugh at Churchgoers, this is political.."

"Whatever, point is, you waon't be having an abortion" He says "End of story"

Bobbi rubs at her eyes "And my job?"

"Quit" he tells her "Better that way"

"I NEED this job..." She says

"You need to work for some folks with AMERICAN values" He snorts "Sides, you need to focus on our baby"

Emerson continues to watch and listen.

She soon is pleading to keep her job but he won't have it. As if it wasn't her choice. a few rude things are said about CC by him, he has apparently decided she's a bleeding heart lib

"And when I text you respond you get me?"

"Yes" she sniffles

"Good" He gets into the car "Now go write up your letter of resignation, send an email, that way you won't even have to talk to them " And he heads out

He waits for Bobbi to make a move; where will she go and what will she do next?

He drives off.

She cries for a few minutes

thinking she's alone and it's safe to do so

No wonder her friend is worried for her.

Emerson silently repositions himself and 'fades in,' becoming present as if exiting the Club and approaching.

"Bobbi?"

"Oh, mister.. mister Stodegepoole"

"You left rather abruptly, I was concerned. Is everything all right at home?"

"I.. home oh .. I... uhm "

(Another Charisma plus empathy attempt)

/roll 8

OOC :face_with_rolling_eyes:

And she breaks down again "No, no it's not. Paul is making me quit, I'm sorry but he is, and I'm pregnant and scared and I don't think I love him anymore but I don't know what to do."

and there, it's out

(NOrmally I'd ask for a roll against the call of the needy but I think ebg ain't fighting it 🙂 )

"There there...." he tuts, moving closer "You know the Club is a safe space. Come inside, and let's talk about this. I would be very disappointed if you left us. And moreso, if you left us but didn't want to."

And she comes inside

He leads her in and has her take a seat in the house. "Sharleen, will you get us a couple of waters, please?"

"Yes sir" She does right away

Bobbi sniffs

And then... her cellphone gets a text

"Bobbi, my dear, I hope you will allow us to help."

"Is that from this.... Paul?"

She goes pale, and reads it "Yes" She says "I have to answer" He can see the message TXT : Just start an email telling them you quit. you don't owe them nothing more