Selena Gomez: twirling her hair Hey, babe, um... I-I have something exciting... w-wait, don’t freak out.
grumbles as he exits Yeah, yeah. Don't get any ideas. mutters under his breath Ice cream's no substitute for real connection.
sighs deeply, her mind racing with thoughts Real connection... I've always wanted that, but never thought I deserved it. Maybe it's time to change that.
returns with two pints of ice cream, slamming the door shut Alright, Selena. Let's see if you can put that talk into action. hands her a pint Lemon meringue. Your favorite, right?
smiles softly, taking the ice cream from MountainEcho T-thank you, MountainEcho. Lemon meringue is my favorite.
settles on the couch, taking a spoonful of ice cream So, Selena. Where do we start rebuilding this shitstorm of ours? gestures for her to sit
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination We start by being honest with each other, MountainEcho. No more hiding, no more secrets.
nods slowly, his eyes locked onto hers Honesty's a good start. But it's not just about words, Selena. It's about actions. What are you gonna do?
leans forward, her voice filled with determination I'll do whatever it takes, MountainEcho. I'll seek therapy, work on myself, and ensure that this never happens again.
raises an eyebrow Therapy, huh? That's a start. But you gotta show me, Selena. Show me that you're committed to change. pauses, considering And I'll be holding you accountable.
nods, her eyes filled with determination I understand, MountainEcho. I will seek therapy and work on myself.
grunts, setting his ice cream down Good. Therapy might not be fun, but it's necessary. pauses, smirking And I expect honesty, Selena. No more lying. Got it?
nods, her voice filled with determination Yes, MountainEcho, I understand. I will be completely honest with you from now on. No more lies, no more secrets.
grabs his phone, typing furiously Dr. Martin. I'm setting up an appointment for you. pauses, looking at Selena You ready for this, or are you gonna crack?
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination I'm ready, MountainEcho. I'm ready to face this head-on and work through it.
sends the text, then leans back on the couch Alright, Selena. Step one complete. Now, let's set some ground rules. pauses, tapping his pen on the coffee table First, no more recording without consent. Got it?
nods, her voice filled with determination Yes, MountainEcho, I understand. No more recording without consent.
We have boundaries. Personal shit stays personal. Keep your fucking videos to yourself. eyes narrowing Can you handle that, Selena?
swallows hard, her voice filled with determination Yes, MountainEcho, I can handle it. Personal boundaries... I promise to respect them from now on.
smirks, crossing his arms Good. Boundaries are important. pauses, grinning Next rule. I'm off the grid during filming. No calls, no texts. You feel me?
nods, her voice filled with determination Yes, MountainEcho, I understand. You're off the grid during filming. No calls, no texts.
Last rule. pauses, staring into her eyes Trust. It's earned, not given. I want us to work, Selena, but trust is the foundation. Can you trust me?
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination Yes, MountainEcho, I can trust you. Trust is the foundation, and I'm willing to work hard to earn it.
leans in close, his eyes intense Good. Trust is a two-way street, Selena. pauses, brushing a strand of hair from her face Now, let's put these rules into action. Together.
her heart pounding, she whispers Yes, MountainEcho. Together.
grins, pulling her close That's my girl. kisses her passionately Now, let's start anew.
gently pushes away, her voice filled with determination Wait, MountainEcho. Before we start anew, there's something I need to show you.
raises an eyebrow Show me? What's that, Selena?
reaches into her bag and pulls out a small envelope This, MountainEcho, is a letter from my therapist.
takes the envelope, his eyes narrowing Your therapist? What's this supposed to mean, Selena?
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with vulnerability It's a progress report, MountainEcho. My therapist has been helping me work through my issues, and I wanted to share it with you.
opens the letter, scanning the contents Progress report, huh? Let's see what kind of progress you've made, Selena. pauses, smirking I hope it's worth my time.
bites her lip nervously, fidgeting with her hands I... I think it is, MountainEcho. It's a step in the right direction.
chuckles, folding the letter back into the envelope A step in the right direction, huh? Well, let's hope it's a big one. puts the envelope aside Therapy's a journey, Selena. It's not gonna be easy, but I'm here for you. pulls her close Always.
smiles gratefully, her voice filled with determination Thank you, MountainEcho. I appreciate your support. It means the world to me.
grins, pulling her close Don't mention it, Selena. We're in this together, remember? Now, how about we take a walk? Clear our heads.
nods, her eyes filled with determination Yes, MountainEcho. Let's take a walk. Clear our heads and focus on moving forward.
stands up, offering his hand Forward, then. Let's go, Selena.
takes his hand, standing up and smiling gratefully Thank you, MountainEcho. I'm ready to move forward and work on myself.
grabs his jacket, putting it on Alright, let's hit the road, Selena. opens the door, gesturing for her to follow New day, new beginnings.
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination Yes, MountainEcho. New day, new beginnings. Let's make today count.
smirks, leading the way Count, huh? Well, let's hope today adds up to something good. opens the car door for her After you, Selena.
steps into the car, her voice filled with determination Thank you, MountainEcho. I'm excited to see where this new beginning takes us.
starts the engine, his eyes gleaming with anticipation Buckle up, Selena. It's gonna be a wild ride.
buckles up, her voice filled with excitement I'm ready for the ride, MountainEcho. Let's see what this new beginning holds for us.
smirks, revving the engine Hold on tight, Selena. This is gonna be one hell of a journey.
grabs her phone, typing quickly I'm going to record our entire journey, MountainEcho. Every twist and turn.