Date: 5-23-2025
Place: The Scott's House
Action: Weary, Brooke rings the doorbell
Peyton (opening the door): Hello, Brooke
Brooke (walking into the den): I hope that I didn't disturb your beauty sleep
Peyton (concerned): I am never too busy for you, my friend. Lucas and the girls are already fast asleep.
Brooke (choked up): I can't bear sleeping at my house right now. True's death remains fresh inside my mind. I apologize for shutting you out. Tonight is just another one of those nights when I need a friend.
Peyton (makes up a bed on the coach for Brooke): My house is your home
Brooke (preparing for bed): Thanks
Peyton: Tomorrow will be a big and busy day for you. I bet you are excited.
Brooke (fighting back tears): Talking about my daughter's suicide will not be easy. The triathlon will probably test me as well. My goal for creating the True Heart Foundation was to help depressed teenagers. I am committed to this task no matter what.
Peyton: I can attend the session if you want me to
Brooke: Thanks. I would gladly appreciate your support.
(Peyton hugs Brooke goodnight and then heads off to bed herself)
Date: 5-24-2025
Situation: Suicidal Prevention Counseling Session
Facilitator: Brooke, I am happy you can join us
Brooke (choked up): You are welcome
Facilitator: Please tell us about the True Heart Foundation
Brooke (fighting back tears): OK
Peyton (squeezing Brooke's hand): You got this, B
Brooke: The True Heart Foundation was created in memory of my daughter, True. True committed suicide last month. Low self esteem, epilepsy, and daddy issues
plagued her. Suicide is not the answer whether your problems are big or small.
(One by one, teenagers begin to confide in Brooke. Brooke forms an instant bond with them. She departs from them feeling blessed and comforted. Afterwards, Peyton
helps Brooke prepare for a triathlon. The goal of the triathlon is to honor True and shine a light on suicide prevention.)