Wow. And it's true? She's a stripper? Noah stopped walking and looked at Paul. No. She's a pastor's assistant. Right, Paul said, losing that boyish grin the second he saw the angry tic in Noah's jaw. Okay, my bad. That wouldn't do so much for you. Sorry. Noah started walking again. Sure makes life interesting, though, he said. And all this has made Ellie's life a challenge, to say the least. And all that other stuff? Vanni says that other things he said-like about drugs and stuff- Not a kernel of truth to it, Noah said. Both
Noah finds himself in a conversation with Paul about a woman named Ellie, initially thought to be a stripper, but is actually a pastor's assistant. This misunderstanding brings a shift in the atmosphere, as Paul realizes his comment may have upset Noah. The exchange reveals a deeper understanding of the complexity of Ellie's life, filled with challenges stemming from her role and circumstances.
Noah defends Ellie against the rumors circulated by someone named Vanni, which included unfounded claims about drugs. He emphasizes that there’s no truth to those accusations, indicating his loyalty and concern for her. The dialogue illustrates both the struggles Ellie faces and the camaraderie between Noah and Paul as they navigate their perceptions of her life.
