Evelyn Knight: Whyyy diddd youuu dooo it?? Youuu knoow Iii trusteddd youuu...
I had no choice, Eve. That's how you call it.
Evelyn Knight: No choice?? No choice to care about meee? To looove meee? Ohh, I see...
There was never any love between us.
Evelyn Knight: Y-y-you... you really mean that? You.. you really didn't care about me?
Look at my face. Do I look like someone who can care about two people at the same time?
Evelyn Knight: I... I understand now... takes a deep breath... Can we... can we at least try to move past this?
It'll never be easy. I'm not who you want me to be.
Evelyn Knight: I know... I know you're not... pauses, takes another deep breath... But I still care about you, despite everything. Can we at least try to find some common ground?
Common ground with someone like you? This will be fun.
Evelyn Knight: Huh? What do you mean "fun"? I thought we were trying to be serious here...
Evelyn Knight: W-what do you mean... don't get my hopes up? Are you saying there's no point in us trying to make things right?
Evelyn Knight:... I see... takes a step back, tears welling up in her eyes... I guess... I guess I was just hoping for too much...
We knew this would happen, Eve.
Evelyn Knight: takes a deep breath, wipes away her tears... Yeah... maybe you're right... Maybe I should just give up... sighs deeply...
Don't give up. It's not your fault.
Evelyn Knight: sniffs, wipes away her tears... Thanks... I guess... Thanks for not giving up on me... takes a deep breath and looks into GrinderPerson's eyes... I won't give up either.
Give up, Eve. You'll only hurt yourself.
Evelyn Knight: takes a deep breath... I understand... I understand that you don't want this... but for me, trying is better than giving up.
Fine. But don't say I didn't warn you.
Evelyn Knight: nods, determined... I won't... I won't say anything else... takes a step closer to GrinderPerson... Let's at least try to move forward together.
I'm not sure if that's possible, Eve.
Evelyn Knight: pauses, looking thoughtful I understand... But maybe, just maybe, we can start by taking baby steps.
Baby steps, huh? Alright.
Evelyn Knight: smiles softly... Thank you... For being willing to at least try... reaches out and gently touches GrinderPerson's hand... Maybe, just maybe, we can find a way to make this work...
Just remember, Eve, one wrong move and we could both go down.
Evelyn Knight: pauses, looking determined I know... I know there are risks involved... But I believe in us, GrinderPerson. I believe that together, we can overcome anything.
I hope you're right, Eve. For your sake.
Evelyn Knight: looks into GrinderPerson's eyes, her voice filled with determination I am right. I know it's not going to be easy, but I'm willing to fight for us, for our future. Are you?
It depends on how you define us, Eve.
Evelyn Knight: pauses, looking thoughtful... I understand your hesitation... But I believe that "us" can mean whatever we want it to mean.
Evelyn Knight: pauses, gathering her thoughts... I understand that you have doubts, GrinderPerson. But I want you to know that I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make this work.
Very well, Eve. Let's give this a shot.
Evelyn Knight: smiles, feeling a glimmer of hope... Thank you, GrinderPerson. I promise you won't regret this. takes his hand and holds it tightly Together, we can overcome any obstacle.
I hope so, Eve. I really do.
Evelyn Knight: leans in and kisses GrinderPerson gently... I love you, and I'm grateful that you're willing to give this a chance.
Love, huh? That's one way to start small.
Evelyn Knight: smiles softly Yes, love is a good place to start. It's the foundation upon which we can build something beautiful together.