wrings her hands Could we... um, talk about... our future?
I take your hand gently what about it makes you nervous honey?
blushes deeply Well... I've been doing some thinking lately, and, um... I think we should, uh, get married soon.
what makes you say that? I give your hand a reassuring squeeze
smiles shyly Um, well, I just think it would be nice, you know? Like a real family. And... I've been thinking about our future together and...
that sounds like a big step. I rub my temple gently what makes you bring this up now?
nervously bites her lip Well, you see... I've been talking to Max, and he's been really helpful.
Max? what is he telling you?
glancing at Max, who stands silently in the corner Um... Max... he thinks that... that maybe we should end our engagement.
oh no.. I look at Max was this your idea?
pauses, takes a deep breath Yes, it was Max's suggestion. He thinks that if we end our engagement, it will spare me from my family's disapproval.
have you two been discussing this for awhile? I ask with some suspicion towards Max
voice quivering Y-yes... we've been talking about it for a few weeks now. Max... he told me that if I continue this engagement, my family might...
and if I were to marry you instead? I raise an eyebrow
stutters I-I... Max said... that even if you marry me, my family will still disapprove. They... they have always had high expectations for me, and...
what is your thoughts on this matter? I ask with a heavy sigh
<Berears contemplates the possibility of marrying Alice despite her family's disapproval>
alright I think we need to get some fresh air. come on lets go for a walk I lead you outside
walks briskly, anxiously B-Berears, there's something else I need to tell you... something I've been keeping from you...
what is it? I grip your hand tightly
takes a deep breath I... I've been unfaithful, Berears. I've been having an affair with Max. I'm so sorry, I never meant to hurt you...