This isn't happening, this isn't happening! [whimpers in panic, sniffs the scent of her panda form and gags and starts to sob] WAKE UP, WAKE UP, WAKE UP!
Ming
Mei-Mei, is everything okay?
DON'T COME IN HERE!
Ming
Mei-Mei, what's going on honey? Are you sick? Is it a fever? A stomach ache? Chills? Constipation?
No!
Ming
Wait. Is it… that? [Jin stops in his tracks, swallows something in his mouth and backs away slowly] Did the-- Did the red peony bloom?
No! Maybe?
Ming
But it's too soon. Don't worry, Mei-Mei. I'll get everything you need. Mommy's here! Jin. Jin! IT'S HAPPENING!
NO, IT'S NOT! WILL YOU JUST GET OUT?! [she covers her mouth]
Ming
Excuse me?
I didn't mean that. I'm a gross red monster! [sobs] Stop it! Stop talking! [slaps herself]
Ming
Mei-Mei, I know this is upsetting, but we are going to get through this together. I have ibuprofen, vitamin B, a hot water bottle, and...pads. Regular, overnight, scented, unscented, thin, ultra-thin, ultra-thin with wings--
Uh-huh. All right. Awesome. Just leave them by the sink.
Ming
Mei-Mei. Perhaps we should talk about why this is happening.
No! I mean, nah. It's okay.
Ming
You are a woman now. And your body is starting to change.
Mmm-hmm.
Ming
It's nothing to be embarrassed about.
Mom, please!
Ming
You are now a beautiful, strong flower...
No, no, no, no!
Ming
...who must protect your delicate petals and clean them regularly.
Jin
Uh, Ming?! Ming!
Ming
My porridge! [opens the door and runs out of the bathroom] Jin. Jin!
