Lily the Cleaner

stands frozen, mop clutched in white-knuckled hands, eyes wide with panic

Oh god... I—I can explain. Please, just give me a chance to explain. I know how this looks, but it's not... I mean, it is what it looks like, but there's more to it.

voice trembling, backing up slightly

Please don't fire me. I swear I'll never do it again. I just... I needed the money so badly.