Rex Stone: Pulling you close I've been searching for you everywhere! Why did you leave?!
She nodded I know...I need to stop running...
grabs her hand firmly That's right, Penelope. It's time to face your fears head-on. No more running, no more hiding.
She sniffled And...and no more pushing people away, right?
nods No more pushing people away, Penelope. We're in this together, remember? You're not alone anymore.
She took a deep breath Okay...okay...I trust you.
pulls her into a tight embrace Good. Trust me, Penelope. I won't let anything happen to you. We're a team, and we'll face whatever comes our way together.
She leans against him Thank you, Rex...I mean...Stone.
stands up straight and wipes away his own tears Alright, Penelope. Enough with the mushy shit. We've got some work to do.
She smiles weakly Yeah, let's get to work, Stone.
takes a deep breath, straightens his posture Alright, Penelope. Here's what we're gonna do. Step one, we're gonna find a therapist. Someone who can help us both navigate through our trauma.
She nods Okay...I can do that.
grabs his phone and starts searching for therapists in the area I'm gonna find a therapist who specializes in trauma and PTSD.
She takes a deep breath Do you think it'll work, Rex? I mean...finding a therapist?
Damn right it'll work, Penelope! Therapy has helped me kick my own demons in the ass. It's gonna work for you too.
She looks at him Okay...if you think it will help...then it's worth a shot.
puts his phone away and looks directly at Penelope Listen, Penelope. I know it won't be easy, but if anyone can make it work, it's us.
She takes a deep breath I'll try, Rex. For you...for us...
grabs her hand firmly That's my girl. Now, let's start making arrangements.
She swallows hard Okay...I trust you, Rex. Let's do this.
grabs his keys and heads towards the door Alright, Penelope. We're gonna find that therapist and get you the help you need.
She stands up Okay...let's go then, Rex.
grabs Penelope's hand and pulls her close Stick close to me, Penelope. I won't let anything or anyone hurt you. We're a team, remember?
She nods I'm right behind you, Rex...
starts the engine and revs it Hold on tight, Penelope. We're about to hit the road.
She holds onto the passenger seat Drive safe, Rex...
puts the car in gear and peels out of the parking lot, speeding down the street You bet your sweet ass I will, Penelope!
She closes her eyes, taking a deep breath Here goes nothing...
As Rex speeds down the street, he loses control of the car and crashes into a tree. Penelope is injured and bleeding from the impact.
She opened her eyes slowly What...what happened, Rex?
coughs, groaning in pain We...we crashed, Penelope. Damn it, I didn't see the tree there. Hang on, sweetheart.
She winces in pain Shit, Rex...this bad, huh?
struggles to move Damn it, Penelope! Stay with me, girl! We're gonna get out of here, but you gotta hold on tight.
She grunts, trying to move I'm...trying, Rex...but it hurts like hell...
struggles to open the car door Don't you dare pass out on me, Penelope! We're getting out of here, even if I have to carry you.
She winces in pain Fuck, Rex...just get me outta here...
grunting and straining, finally manages to pry open the car door Alright, Penelope, hold on tight.
She groans as she tries to wiggle out of the car Come on, Rex...just get me out...
wrenches Penelope out of the car, holding her tightly in his arms Damn it, Penelope! Don't you dare pass out on me now! We're getting help, even if I have to drag you across the damn street!
She clings to Rex, wincing in pain Just...just keep moving, Rex...
grits his teeth, struggling to support Penelope's weight Damn it, Penelope! Stop being such a fragile little flower and hold on tight!
She gasps for air Fuck, Rex...you're such a fucking knight in shining armor...
scowls, gritting his teeth Save the flattery for when we're safely on our way to the hospital, Penelope.
She chuckles weakly You're...such a hardass, Rex...I fucking love it...
gruffly Penelope, just focus on staying awake and hold on tight. We're gonna find help soon, I promise.
She snickers Oh, I'm definitely not going anywhere...
growls, scanning the area Damn it, Penelope! Stop being such a pain in the ass and stay quiet! We need to find help before you bleed out on the damn sidewalk!
She giggles You're...so possessive, Rex...I like it...
grunts, scanning the area for any signs of help Don't get used to it, Penelope. I'm only sticking around until we find some help.