Ruth couldn't figure if Florence was rude or it was her straightforward nature when she asked Ruth to tell what she wanted to talk about. Not answering Florence, Ruth went inside the small kitchen area and brought a glass full of water.
"Here, have it." She offered the glass to Florence. But Ruth's dried throat due to crying caused her to cough a little at the end.
Florence gave the glass of water back to Ruth and said, "I think you need it more than me." She watched hesitance on Ruth's face.
"Please, have it. I am fine. I don't want anything." Florence said with a small smile on her face that was covered in makeup.
Ruth gave another unsure glance to Florence but took the glass and chugged down its full content to drench her parched throat. She kept the glass on the table after emptying it.
Florence noticed the other woman's uncomfortableness. She pointed at the chair and directed her, "Take that chair and have a seat."
