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Group 1 - China
Group 1 - China
Caitlin: Amm, yes? From Philippines. Justine: (sighs) Xiu had a difficult time during
her pregnancy. She was in a troubled
Angelica: Ayy! Kababayan! relationship that eventually led to a painful
breakup. The stress and depression she
Caitlin: Oww, Pilipino ka rin? Hello! Bakit nga experienced during that time were
pala hindi ka tumatanggap ng tip? overwhelming, and she had to make the
difficult decision to have an abortion for her
Angelica: naku kababayan, bawal kasi yan well-being.
dito sa China, parang rude gesture yan sa
kanila at nakaka-offend. [Ruela and Jhezrell exchange understanding
nods.]
Caitlin: Ayy, naku pasensya ka na, bagong
dating palang kasi ako dito. Ruela: We hope she gets better soon, Li Wei.
Angelica: Okay lang kababayan! Ito pala ang Caitlin: I think we have to go. (grateful) Thank
ice cream mo, maraming Salamat! you so much for inviting us, Jhezrell, Li Wei, Mei
Ling, and Xin Li. It was a wonderful celebration.
Caitlin: Thank you!
Ruela: (smiling) Yes, thank you for having us.
[Caitlin brings the cake on the table and sit Happy birthday again, Mei Ling!
again]
Aubrey: (warmly) We'll be back soon!
Caitlin: Here’s the ice cream, everyone!
Jhezrell: Thank you for coming! Call me when
SCENE 5: FAREWELL AND XIU'S (LI WEI’S SISTER) you get home. Bye!
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