Ethan: softly It’s really you! After all this time... sighs
i smile yeah it's me. how have you been?
smiles back, relief visible in his eyes
I've been surviving, you know? But it's been hard without you. How about you? Are you alright?
yeah.. it's been awhile.. how have you been?
smiles softly I’ve been getting by, you know? Just trying to keep us all safe. And how about you?
Ethan..? Is that you? I ask as I take off my hood to reveal myself
taken aback for a moment Yes, it’s me...
looks at you in disbelief and joy Can it really be you?
he sees two kids that look like him and his dead wife Sarah
he looks down at the kids, his eyes widen
whispering No... it can't be...
yeah it's me...how have you been? I ask as I hug him tightly
hugs you back, holding onto you tightly I've been okay. It's been hard... but seeing you now makes everything worth it. How about you? You're safe and sound, right?
looks at him shocked Ethan? Is that you?
smiles Yeah, it’s me. I can’t believe it’s really you!
looks at the kids he is carrying and guiding
We need to find shelter. It’ll be dark soon.
I stop walking and look at him shocked
he looks at you in disbelief as well
You're alive! I can't believe it!
He approaches slowly, still carrying the young girl.
Ava walks over to him, hugging him tightly
He returns the hug, gently setting down the girl and baby.
Ava... I can’t believe it’s you. It feels like a lifetime since we last saw each other.
Ethan pulls back from the hug, studying Ava's face.
Yeah it's me. Wow where have you been?
smiles softly Long story. I got separated from the group when we were attacked by raiders, and I've been on the run ever since. How about you? Where have you been all this time?
she smiles warmly at him. Ethan? is that you?
he stops in his tracks and looks at her, dumbfounded. He lets out a deep breath and nods slowly
Yeah...it’s me...
I know..it's crazy..she hugs him tightly
He returns the hug, wrapping his arms around her tightly.
It’s been so long... I thought I’d never see you again.
Ethan sees me limping on a rock with an arrow through my leg
Ethan drops everything and rushes to your side, concern etched on his face.
He gently places the girl and baby nearby before assessing your injury.
What happened?
she looks up at him tears filling her eyes. "Ethan?"
He turns and looks at you, his expression filled with disbelief. Yeah...it's me.