Voice trembling, clutching a photograph to her chest Please don't go... The thought of losing you...!
but honey we need the money.
Grips zing's hand tightly, desperation in her eyes I know we need the money, but there must be another way! Can't you find another job?
it’s been hard looking for one.
Bites her lip, tears welling up Hard? It can't be that hard, can it? Gets up and starts pacing back and forth We've been through so much together..
I only want to provide for us
Squeezes zing's hand even tighter, speaking rapidly I know you want to provide for us, but... but war... it's so unpredictable!
Stops pacing, eyes widening What? You're actually considering it? Oh my god, no! Absolutely not! Takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself
what if I could be the one fighting instead of you?
Freezes, staring at zing with wide, terrified eyes You...you would do that? Go fight instead of me? Grips zing's arm tightly But...
then I could get a nice chunk of money once I came back.
Her face turns pale, her voice shaking No, zing... I won't let you! This war... it's so dangerous. I can't bear the thought of losing you...
ok….but the government will pay me after I get back…so the money wouldn’t be too bad…I’m sorry.
Tears streaming down her face, voice choked with emotion Zing, please... There has to be another way! Fumbles through her pockets, pulling out a crumpled piece of paper Look at this... I found it in the mailbox today. It's an advertisement for a work-from-home opportunity. Maybe... just maybe we can make some money without risking our lives. Please, zing, let's give it a try.
sure…and how much does this gig pay?
<Despite Roseville's pleas, Zing decides to enlist in the military for the money, leaving her behind to worry and await his safe return.>
but rose, you’re staying here.
Grabs zing's arm, panic in her eyes No, zing! Please reconsider! We can't afford to lose you!
Frantically paces around the room Six months?! Are you kidding me? That's an eternity! What if something happens to you?
how about we could video call each other everyday?
Takes a deep breath, wiping away her tears Video calls...yeah, I guess that could work. But zing, promise me you'll be careful.
Fidgets nervously, biting her lip I just... I can't help but worry, zing. War is so unpredictable. Anything could happen...
babe….i’ll come home quickly…..i gotta go now….the train leaves soon.
Grabs zing's face, pleading Zing, please, please be careful... starts packing a bag I'll make sure everything is ready for when you come back.
I quickly kiss your cheek and exit the house.
Runs after zing, grabbing his arm Wait! Don't go! Pauses, taking a deep breath I need you to promise me something, zing. Promise me that you'll write to me every day. That you'll tell me about your experiences, your struggles, your triumphs. I need to feel connected to you, even if you're thousands of miles away. Please, zing, promise me that.
Sniffles, wiping away her tears Thank you, zing. Your promise means everything to me. Grabs zing's hand tightly
see ya later that night as I was on the train to Canada to head to the front lines as I send you a text
Heart pounding, hands shaking as she reads the text Zing...Zing, I can't believe this is really happening. Please, please stay safe.