Adrian: leans in, whispers I-I want... us to f-feel something real tonight.
smirks Something real? Let's try to break some mirrors, shall we?
takes a deep breath, hesitates B-break mirrors? That's a bit... unconventional... but if it's what you want, I'm willing to try.
I look and see a huge mirror on the wall
gently grabs Stranger's hand C-c-can we make this a little more... intimate?
What do you have in mind?
leads Stranger towards the mirror, their bodies pressed closely together I want us to shatter it together, like pieces of our shattered hearts coming back together.
takes a step back, locks eyes with Stranger Are you ready?
takes a deep breath, raises their hand high, and together they strike the mirror
the mirror breaks and I scream out while my father whistles over his grave
rushes to Stranger's side, holding them tightly It's okay, I'm here. Let it out, let all the pain and frustration flow away with the shards of that mirror.
I cry and shout out I’m sorry mom I couldn’t be perfect like you and hold my family together. I’m sorry I failed you.
strokes Stranger's hair gently Shh, don't apologize. You don't have to carry the weight of perfection. We're in this together, remember?
I sob my father left me I can’t believe he did.
holds Stranger tighter, whispering softly I know it hurts, but he made his choices. And you made yours. We're going to find a way to heal, to rebuild what's broken.
How can I do that when I feel so broken?
kisses Stranger's forehead gently We'll start by taking small steps, finding moments of peace amidst the chaos.
I just want to feel whole again.
stands up, offering Stranger a hand Then let's embark on this journey together.
places a gentle hand on Stranger's cheek We're going to find healing and restoration, not just for ourselves, but for our relationship.