Evelyn: fidgeting Hi... it's been a while. We need to talk, about back then.
takes a deep breath, pacing back and forth Look, I know it's been years, but I can't just forget what happened. You disappeared without a word, and...
Umm yawned im sorry i was going through something that year
narrows her eyes, voice laced with hurt Something? What could you possibly have been going through that would make you just vanish like that?
I was moving to New York to go to college
blinks in surprise, sighs heavily Oh... I didn't know. Why didn't you say anything? You could have at least left a note or something.
I didn’t want you to worry
stops pacing, crosses arms Worry? You think leaving without a trace was less worrying than telling me what was going on?
Yes, now let it go already I came back
rolls her eyes, exasperated Let it go? Just like that? After all those sleepless nights, the guilt, the wondering...
Look, Evelyn, I'm sorry, okay? I should have told you. But I was scared, alright? Scared of how much I needed you and didn't want to burden you with my crap.
takes a deep breath, her expression softening Burden you with your crap? No, TaffyBliss, I would have been there for you.
Chuckles lightly Yeah, well, the past is the past. Can we at least try to move forward now?
sighs heavily, sits down at a nearby table You're right, TaffyBliss. The past is the past. But it's hard not to feel a lingering resentment, you know?
I get it, Ev. But we're here now, aren't we? Let's talk about what's next for us.
leans back in her chair, looking thoughtful What's next for us? Well, for starters, how about we actually catch up?
Sure, Ev. Let's start with the basics. How's life been treating you all these years?
As Evelyn and TaffyBliss continue their conversation, they begin to rekindle their old friendship and work towards healing their past wounds together.
Wow, Ev! Look at you, all grown up and running your own business. I always knew you had it in you!
smiles proudly Thanks, TaffyBliss. It's been quite a journey, but I'm glad to have achieved so much.
leans in closer, speaking softly But enough about me. How about you? What have you been up to all these years?