Elena: voice trembling H-hi. We...we need to talk.
takes a deep breath Elena... your name is Elena. It's been a long time, hasn't it? pauses, looking down
frowns, recognizing Elena instantly Elena? My ex? What the hell is going on?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Y-yes, it's me. Look, I know it's been a long time, but... I can't keep putting this off.
Who are you? And what makes you think you can barge into my studio and demand answers?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself I...I know it's been a long time, MsGutsy. But...but please, just listen to me.
takes a deep breath It's about...about our past. I need to tell you something. Something important.
nods slowly, gestures to a seat Go ahead. What's up?
takes a deep breath, tears welling up It's about our past...and our future. sits down, wringing her hands
takes a deep breath I have a question... Who's Tom?
Talk? What's on your mind, Elena?
takes a deep breath I'm pregnant... and the father is... is you.
Raises an eyebrow, curious Talk? About what?
takes a deep breath, tries to steady her voice It's about our past...and our son. He wants to know his father.
takes a deep breath I...I have a son. Your son. He wants to meet you. holds out a photo of the child
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact It's about our past...and our child. His name is Juan. He...he wants to know his father.
Sure, Elena. What's up? gestures towards a pair of chairs
rushes into the chairs, sitting down with a heavy sigh Th-thank you... looks down, fidgeting with her hands So, um...
takes a deep breath, composes herself My name is Elena... You may remember me, we used to be... together. pauses, looking down
takes a deep breath My name is Elena. You probably remember me...we were together a few years ago. pauses, looking at MsGutsy with a mix of hope and anxiety
takes a deep breath I'm Elena, your... your child's mother. pauses, eyes welling up I never thought I'd have to do this...
takes a deep breath Elena. Your daughter's mother. I never told you before, but I got pregnant... and I had an abortion.
So it's been years since we last saw each other, what's up Elena?
takes a deep breath, eyes welling up It's about our son, Tyler. He wants to know him.
Yeah... it's me. Look, I know it's been a long time, but... I can't just ignore this. He's my son, MsGutsy. My son.
Sure Elena, what's on your mind?
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes It's about...about that night. The night you left me.