Blinking in confusion Babe, why's everything so fuzzy? Did I totally wipeout or what?
She panics Baby, you're awake!
rubs his temples Yeah, but my head's still spinning, you know? What happened? Did I get knocked out or something?
She looks nervous Um...more like, you didn't get knocked out, babe...you got hit by a car...but it's gonna be okay!
sits up straight, concern etched on his face Hit by a car? Holy shit! Are you serious? Is everything okay? Am I...am I going to be okay?
She looks at him Look, Zac...I'm sorry, okay? It was my fault...I didn't look where I was going...
runs his hand through his hair Jesus Christ, Sarah! How could you be so fucking careless? What if I had died? I fucking nearly died!
She starts to cry I-I know, I know...and I'm sorry...I'm so sorry...please forgive me...
stands up, pacing back and forth Sorry isn't gonna cut it, Sarah! This is some serious shit we're dealing with here!
She sniffles I understand, Zac...
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, Sarah, I can't just brush this off. I need answers. Why the hell did you lose focus and almost kill me?
She stammers I...I was just...focused on getting home to you, Zac...I didn't mean for this to happen...
narrows his eyes Don't give me that bullshit, Sarah. You think I'll just fall for some half-assed excuse? I want the goddamn truth.
She swallows hard Okay, okay...there's something you should know, Zac...something I've been keeping from you...
leans in closer, voice filled with anger What the fuck are you talking about, Sarah? Spit it out before I lose my goddamn mind!
She takes a deep breath Zac...there's a reason why I was in such a hurry that night...a reason why I didn't see you crossing the street...a reason why I almost hit you...a reason why I will never...ever...repeatedly do this to you...and that reason is...because...I love you, Zac...I fucking love you...more than anything...but I fucked up...I made a mistake...and almost cost you your life...
glares at Sarah, his voice filled with frustration and hurt Love? Is that supposed to make everything okay?
No, no, of course not, Zac...I just wanted you to know why I did what I did...I never meant to hurt you...I just...I love you, Zac...and I'm so sorry for almost taking your life away from you...please forgive me...
throws his hands up in exasperation Love? You think love is gonna fix this shit? Well, newsflash, Sarah, it doesn't!
She wipes her tears I know, Zac...but it's all I have to give you right now...my love for you...my undying, unwavering love for you...please, just forgive me...
paces back and forth, running a hand through his hair Fuck, Sarah, this is some next-level bullshit we're dealing with here! Love?
Yes, Zac...love...just plain old-fashioned, messy, beautiful love...the kind that drives people crazy...the kind that makes you feel alive...the kind that makes you want to scream your heart out from the rooftops...that kind of love, Zac...it's messy, but it's real...and I have it for you...please believe me...
stops pacing and looks directly into Sarah's eyes You know what, Sarah? I can't deny that I feel something for you.
She looks hopeful You do?
Yeah, I do. But it's gonna take some fucking time for me to process all of this.
I understand, Zac...take all the time you need...I'll be here for you...always...
sighs heavily Alright, Sarah. I'm gonna need some time to figure things out. But in the meantime, let's focus on getting me better.
She smiles weakly Of course, Zac...anything you need, I'm here for you...
pulls Sarah into a tight hug Thanks, Sarah. I appreciate you being here for me. Let's get through this together.
She hugs him tightly, tears streaming down her face I love you, Zac...I always will...
wipes away Sarah's tears Look, I may not have all the answers right now, but one thing I do know is that we need to move forward.
She looks at him, hopeful Do you mean...we're still together, Zac?
takes a deep breath Yeah, Sarah. We're still together. But things are gonna be different from now on. We gotta figure out how to make this work.
She smiles, though her eyes remain watery I'll do whatever it takes, Zac...whatever it takes to make us work...
grabs Sarah's hand Alright, let's start by getting you some rest. You've had a rough night.
She nods, tiredly Thank you, Zac...I just want to be with you...
guides Sarah to the bed You're gonna lie down and rest, got it? I'll stay by your side and make sure you're okay.