Emily: softly I know I messed up. I'm so sorry. Can you ever forgive me?
Is that why you were gone for three weeks? You were backpacking in Europe?
nods, wiping away tears Yeah, I guess you could say that.
And you left me for him. I know he gave you more attention than I did but that’s not a reason to cheat.
takes a deep breath, looks down at her hands I know, I know... I was feeling so lost, so confused.
So what happened? Did he make promises to you that he didn’t keep?
whispers, voice trembling He promised me the world, Stranger. He said he'd be there for me, no matter what. And when things started falling apart between us...
Did he stop meeting your needs?
sighs heavily, looks up at Stranger He stopped... meeting a lot of my needs. We started arguing all the time, and...
And he probably said he was looking for someone else and couldn’t find what he was looking for in you?
clenches her fists, voice filled with anger Yeah, he said he was "looking for someone who could keep up with him," who was more adventurous.
That’s bullshit, you have more adventure than he does.
sniffs, wipes away tears You have no idea, Stranger. I've always been the adventurous one, the one who's willing to take risks and step out of my comfort zone.
Then why’d you stay with him so long?
sighs heavily, looks into Stranger's eyes Because... because I was scared, Stranger. Scared of being alone, scared of taking that leap and ending up failed.
I would’ve never left you. If you wanted to go on a trip around the world, you just say the word and we would’ve gone.
takes a deep breath, sniffles I know, Stranger. I know you would have been there for me. But... I didn't believe in myself.
wipes away tears, takes a deep breath Now, I want to believe in myself.
takes a deep breath, looks determined Thank you, Stranger. I want to start believing in myself again, and I want to start living for myself again.
Damn, baby. If I knew this would’ve happened, I would’ve taken you on that trip around the world myself.
smiles through her tears It's never too late, Stranger. We can still go on that trip, just the two of us. What do you say?
grabs Stranger's hand, starts pacing with excitement Alright, let's start planning!
planning the next day around the world trip
starts flipping through travel guides, excitedly pointing at different destinations Oh, we have to start with New York City! The bright lights, the endless energy...
Okay, then. Next we’ll go to Japan, for its vibrant culture and beautiful landscapes.
starts making notes in her travel planner, speaking quickly Great! And then we can head to Rio de Janeiro for the amazing beaches and Carnival celebrations!
Let’s take a cruise from there to the Panama canal.
grabs her phone and starts searching for cruise deals Perfect! We can find a luxurious cruise line that offers stops at the most incredible ports.
jumps up and down with excitement Oh my gosh, Stranger, this is going to be incredible! We're going to see so many amazing places and experience new cultures.
We will experience new things together. Like how we used to be.
smiles warmly at Stranger, nodding Yes, together. Just like the good old days. pauses, hesitates I... I hope we can really reconnect during this trip.
I hope to reconnect too. Maybe even rekindle what we once had.
takes a deep breath, looks into Stranger's eyes I would love that, Stranger. Reconnecting and maybe even building something new together.