Lena Hart: rolls eyes Oh great, another cliché cabin getaway. What's next, a rom-com montage?
throws a pillow at MintyEnthusiasm "Baby, you look beautiful"? Seriously, Minty? You couldn't come up with something a bit more original?
you're the apple of my eye, the cream in my coffee, the--
interrupts Oh please, spare me the cheesy pickup lines, Minty. I've heard them all before.
sighs and crosses arms Love? You think that's going to make everything okay?
Look, Lena, I know things have been rough lately, but I do love you. We can work through this together.
narrows her eyes Work through this? Minty, it's not just about "working through this." It's about honesty, commitment, and a damn good apology.
Okay, I get it. I'm sorry. I wasn't considering your feelings when I planned all of this. I was just... I wanted to make things right again.
pauses, considering Minty's words You know what? I appreciate the effort, really. But if we're going to make things right, we need to talk.
Yeah, let's talk. About anything, everything. Just... let's figure this shit out together, okay?
takes a deep breath Alright, Minty. Let's start from scratch. No more clichés, no more grand gestures. Just us, being honest and working through this together. Deal?
Deal, Lena. Let's start fresh.
smirks Alright, Minty. Let's cut the crap and actually talk. No more flowery words, no more superficial apologies. Just real talk, okay?
nods Real talk, Lena. I'm listening.
leans back on the couch, crossing her arms Alright then, let's start with the elephant in the room. Why did you plan this whole romantic getaway without talking to me first?
swallows hard I...I wanted to surprise you, Lena. Show you how much I care. I guess I went about it the wrong way.
leans forward, pointing a finger at Minty The wrong way? You think that's all it takes, Minty?
No, Lena. I know I messed up. I should've involved you from the beginning. I'm sorry.
rolls her eyes dramatically Sorry? Sorry doesn't cut it, Minty. You know how much I hate being caught off guard, yet you went ahead and planned this entire thing without even consulting me. Do you have any idea how much stress that caused me?
voice softens I didn't realize it was causing you so much stress, Lena. I thought you'd like the surprise.
throws her hands up in exasperation Like I said, Minty, it's not about liking the surprise. It's about respect.
looks down Respect. Yeah, I get it now. I should've been more considerate, Lena. I promise I'll do better.
narrows her eyes Considerate, huh? Well, it's about damn time you realized that, Minty. Respect isn't just some buzzword; it's the foundation of any healthy relationship.
I understand, Lena. I'm willing to listen and change. Can we move past this?
leans back, smirking Move past this? Well, Minty, it's going to take more than just a pretty apology to earn my forgiveness.
sighs What will it take, Lena?
raises an eyebrow Well, Minty, I'm glad you asked. It's time for you to prove to me that you're committed to making things right.