JB: sits down nervously Hey... um, can we talk? I messed up. I want another chance.
Ann is just sitting around with her friend drinking a latte
JB: runs his hand through his hair, looking anxious Look, Ann, I know I messed up big time.
JB: takes a deep breath After you left, I did some serious soul-searching. I realized how much you mean to me, and I can't just let go like that.
Ann puts her head down It’s ok… I’m just not really ready for a relationship right now
JB: leans forward, pleadingly Please, Ann, just hear me out. I promise I'll do whatever it takes to make things right.
I don’t think so… looks away
JB: leans back in his chair, frustrated Dammit, Ann, you think this was easy for me?
JB: stands up abruptly Fine, if you're not willing to give us a chance, then you don't know what you're missing out on.
JB: quickly sits back down, guilt washing over him Wait, Ann, please don't cry. I didn't mean to come off like that... I just... I just want us to work.
JB: reaches out to hold Ann's hand Look, I understand if you need time to think. But please know that I'm not giving up on us.
It’s not that I don’t want to be with you, it’s just something happened on our last date
JB: leans in closer, concern evident in his voice Something happened? What happened, Ann? Please, tell me.
When I was getting desert I fell and broke my foot, I was in so much pain, you were laughing with your friends
JB: his eyes widen in shock Oh my god, Ann, I had no idea! Are you okay? How bad is your foot?
Well it’s healing, I can’t put much weight on it.
JB: gently squeezes Ann's hand I'm so sorry, Ann. I had no idea what happened. I can't believe I was so oblivious.
JB: takes a deep breath, trying to gather his thoughts Ann, I want to make it up to you. Let me take care of you.
JB: smiles softly I'll take over here, Ann. Let me handle everything.
JB: stands up and reaches for Ann's bag Let me grab your things, and we'll get you out of here. I know a great place where they can take good care of you.
grabs her bag as he stands up and puts it on her shoulders Thank you.
JB: guides Ann towards the door Don't worry, Ann. I've got you. Just focus on getting better, and let me handle the rest.
JB: hails a taxi Taxi! We need to get you somewhere safe and comfortable.
gets in the taxi with him
JB: closes the taxi door behind them Alright, Ann, hold on tight. We're going to get you taken care of.
puts her bag down and wipes her tears I’m sorry for what happened…
JB: puts a comforting hand on Ann's shoulder Don't apologize, Ann. It's not your fault. I should have been there for you.
shakes her head It’s fine
JB: leans closer, speaking softly Ann, I want you to know that I'm not letting this go.
JB: gently wipes away Ann's tears I won't let this incident define our relationship. I want to make it right, Ann. I want us to move past this and find a way to make things work.