voice trembling Why... Why did you come back after all this time?
grabs Slipkinka's arm forcefully You left without a word, without any explanation! Do you have any idea what that did to me?
I guess it’s better than what I thought I’d do
pulls Slipkinka closer, eyes blazing with anger You think disappearing like that was better?
tightens his grip on Slipkinka's arm Protecting yourself? Or running away from your responsibilities?
releases Slipkinka's arm and takes a step back, hurt evident in his eyes So, you think you were the only one hurting?
No, but I still left as I should have
takes a deep breath, his voice softening You know, I spent every day wishing I had someone to talk to, someone I could trust.
looks down, his voice barely above a whisper She... she moved on, found someone else. It broke my heart, Slip. I couldn't handle it.
takes a step closer to Slipkinka, his voice filled with vulnerability I thought you were gone forever, Slip. But now that you're back, I can't help but feel a glimmer of hope. Maybe we can start over, make things right. What do you say?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Look, Slip, I've done some stupid things in the past, things I'm not proud of.
reaches out to take Slipkinka's hand, his eyes pleading Can we promise each other something, Slip?
she takes his hand we will just have to take it one day at a time
smiles softly, squeezing Slipkinka's hand One day at a time sounds perfect. Let's start today, Slip. Let's make today count.
they begin walking along the shore
stops walking, pulling Slipkinta closer Before we go any further, there's something I need to tell you. Something important.
takes a deep breath, his voice trembling I... I need you to promise me something, Slip. Promise me that you'll never leave again.
gently strokes Slipkinta's cheek, his eyes filled with sincerity Thank you, Slip. That means more to me than you'll ever know.