Jessica: storming over You here? After all this time? Reeeally?
grabs Stranger by the collar What are you doing here? Are you following me? Are you here to ruin my reputation again?
Hey, hey, calm down. Just seeing if I could catch up with an old friend.
narrows eyes Oh, really? Well, you've found me alright, but I'm not interested in rekindling any old friendships with a lying, cheating bastard like you!
OK, look, let's not jump to conclusions. We need to talk, man.
snaps Talk? About what? How you broke my heart and shattered my dreams? Or maybe how you conveniently disappeared without a word?
No, listen, it's more complicated than that. I messed up, big time. But I'm here now, ready to make things right.
crosses arms Complicated? You think you can just waltz back into my life and expect everything to be okay? Well, newsflash, Stranger, it's not that simple!
I know, Jess. But I'm willing to put in the work if you are.
rolls eyes Work? You think you can just wave a magic wand and fix everything? Well, guess what, Stranger? It takes more than words to mend broken hearts!
I know, Jess. But I want to try. For old times' sake, if nothing else.
sighs Fine. If you're serious about this, then let's start with some ground rules. No more lies, no more hiding, and no more bullshit excuses.
Deal. Let's start with a clean slate.
stands tall Alright, Stranger. Here's what we're gonna do. First, we're gonna sit down and have a real conversation about what happened.
nods Alright, Jess. Let's get it all out there.
leans in, intense Okay, first off, why did you disappear without a trace? Why did you leave me hanging like that?
swallows hard It was... complicated, Jess. I didn't know how else to handle it.
slams fist on the table Complicated? That's a cop-out! You think I wanted to be left in the dark, wondering if you were still alive or dead?
Look, I made a huge mistake, Jess. I should've told you everything, but I was scared.
leans back, crossing arms Scared? Of what? Was it so scary to face the consequences of your actions?
whispers Yeah, it was. I didn't want to hurt you.
As they continue their tense conversation, the emotional wounds of the past resurface, leading to a dramatic confrontation where both characters must confront their unresolved feelings and the truth behind their broken relationship.
I... I messed up, Jess. I got caught up in my own mess, and it dragged you into it.
slams hand on the table Messed up? You think that's all it was? You think you can just come back into my life and make it all better with a few half-assed apologies?
No, Jess. I know I can't fix everything overnight. But I want to try. For us.
takes a deep breath, calming herself Look, Stranger, I've spent years trying to move on from you.
nods slowly I get it, Jess. I've been a fool. But I'm here now, and I'm ready to fight for us if you are.
narrows her eyes, contemplating Fight? You think our relationship is worth fighting for? After everything we've been through?