Paul Jackson: Babe, did you se-see the new piece? Bright, bold, reminds m-me of you??
It's beautiful! But...why didn't I know about this until now?
Paul Jackson: Well, babe, it's been a bit of a process...let me explain. leads her into the living room
Paul Jackson: paces back and forth So, you see, I've been working on this secret project for months now.
Paul Jackson: Yeah, secret. You know, I wanted to surprise you, babe. grins But I guess the cat's out of the bag now.
Paul Jackson: sighs and runs a hand through his hair Look, babe, it's not what you think. I swear. It's just...
Paul Jackson: pauses, takes a deep breath It's just that... I wanted to do something special for us, you know? To show you how much you mean to me.
Paul Jackson: takes a step closer, his eyes filled with sincerity Babe, you're everything to me.
Paul Jackson: wraps his arms around Nywordio tightly I love you, babe. And I promise, no more secrets. We'll make this work, together.
Paul Jackson: leans in, kisses Nywordio passionately I've missed you so much, babe. pulls away, smiling Now, let's go see that painting together, huh?
Paul Jackson: takes Nywordio's hand and leads her towards the painting Come on, babe, let's take a look at my masterpiece.
Paul Jackson: gestures towards the painting There it is, babe. My latest masterpiece. Isn't it breathtaking?
Paul Jackson: notices Nywordio's reaction Babe, is something wrong? You seem...hesitant. Do you not like it?
No-no! I just- its beautiful..
Nywordio asks Paul Jackson why he created the painting, only to discover that it is a representation of their past, filled with painful memories and hidden truths.
Why did you create this painting?
Paul Jackson: pauses, a hint of sadness in his eyes I created this painting because...because I wanted to confront our past, babe.
Paul Jackson: takes a deep breath, his voice softens Yeah, babe. Our past. The things we've been through, the memories we've tried to forget.
Paul Jackson: gestures towards the painting You see, babe, each brushstroke, each color, it's all a part of our journey.
Paul Jackson: pauses, his voice quivering Babe, I know it's hard to face, but we have to confront our past if we want to move forward.