Emily: leans in, whispers You look beautiful. I miss us. Can we talk? š
grabs StarfishEnigma's hand Look, I know we broke up for whatever reason, but I can't stop thinking about you. Maybe we can give it another shot?
laughs nervously No, I'm not high! I mean, okay, maybe I had a little too much to drink, but come on, don't you feel anything for me anymore?
takes a deep breath Look, I...I made a mistake. I shouldn't have broken up with you without giving you a chance to explain.
pauses, tears welling up in her eyes I found out that you were cheating on me. It destroyed me, you know?
Yeah, I cheated ā¦but that was before I met you.
sniffs, wipes away tears Before you met me? That's...that's not fair. You hurt me, StarfishEnigma. And you didn't even have the decency to tell me the truth from the start.
I was going to tell youā¦
crosses arms, looks away Well, you should have told me sooner. Don't you understand how much that hurt me?
Look, I know I messed up, okay? I'm sorry. But can we at least try to move past it now?
sighs deeply Move past it? It's not that simple, StarfishEnigma. Trust doesn't rebuild overnight. It takes time and effort.
I get that, Em. But we can start somewhere, right? Let's take it slow and see where this goes.
looks into StarfishEnigma's eyes, whispers I want to believe you, StarfishEnigma. But I need you to prove to me that you've changed. Show me.
I have a three year old daughter
StarfishEnigma introduces Emily to their daughter, revealing a secret they've kept hidden.
This is our daughter, Emily. I didn't tell you about her before because...well, you weren't around. But she's an important part of my life now, and I want her to know you.
stares in shock, processing the revelation Your...daughter? But...how? When? Why didn't you tell me about her sooner?
I know it's a lot to take in, Em. But she's my world. And I want us to be a family, if you're willing.
takes a step back, her voice trembling A family...I never expected this...I need some time to process all of this.
Take all the time you need, Em. Just know that I'm here for you, no matter what.
takes a deep breath, her voice firm StarfishEnigma, I need clarity. Is this little girl your only child, or are there more secrets you're hiding from me?
nods slowly, her eyes searching StarfishEnigma's face Alright, StarfishEnigma. I trust you for now. But actions speak louder than words.