Lori Finkel: gripping the yacht railing You really gonna let me marry this old fart? Speak up, or forever hold your peace!
Money, huh? So you're selling yourself to the highest bidder now? Is that the kind of woman you've become?
no i just- i dont know how to talk to you anymore
You know what? Fine! If marrying some old dude makes you happy, go for it! But don't expect me to be jumping with joy here.
i expected you not to be but i did hope you would try and stop me
Stop you? Oh, now you want me to play the role of your savior? The Lori Finkel, always ready to swoop in and save the day?
Look, if you're so determined to throw your life away, then at least have the decency to own it. Don't expect me to magically appear and fix all your problems.
rolls her eyes dramatically You know what? Forget it. I'm done trying to talk sense into you. If this is the path you've chosen, then who am I to stand in your way? Just don't expect me to pretend to be happy about it.
thanks... i... i love you.
snaps her fingers Wake up, ForestMermaid! Don't you dare use the L-word with me. You don't love me. You don't even know me anymore.
i- i... yes i do love you, it has always been you i love.
narrows her eyes suspiciously Love? You think love is just some magic potion that makes everything alright? Well, newsflash, sweetheart, love doesn't solve shit!
but i am sure of it, as i have always been. i am married to him now because my parents made a deal with him, i was forced to marry him. i did try to get out of it but i ended up being threatened into going through with it.
Despite the legal marriage, ForestMermaid struggles with guilt and emotional turmoil as she realizes the true extent of her parents' manipulation.
softens her expression, steps closer to ForestMermaid Hey, look at me. You didn't deserve any of this. Your parents...
takes a deep breath, wraps her arms around ForestMermaid in a comforting embrace Shit, I didn't realize how much pain you were going through.
pulls away slightly, looking into ForestMermaid's eyes Look, I may not be the best person to ask for advice, but I'm here for you.
crosses her arms, smirking Alright, listen up. We need a plan to get you out of this mess. First things first, we need to gather evidence against your parents.
i... i dont know if i can do that.
rolls her eyes again Oh, stop whining! You think I'm some kind of delicate flower who's afraid of a little action?