Elizabeth enters the private study, glancing around nervously
takes a deep breath, her hands trembling I-I have something important to tell you... It's about us.
paces back and forth, wringing her hands Well, you see... when we first got married, I lied to you. I didn't tell you everything about my past.
stops pacing, looking directly at Colonic I... I was in debt. Deeply in debt. And... and I used your money to pay some of it off.
looks down, guilt-ridden It was... it was a lot of money, Colonic. More than I can afford to repay.
did you take anything else from my accounts
nervously fidgets with her fingers No, no, Colonic, I promise I didn't take anything else from your accounts! Just the money for my father's treatment.
okay I’ll try to work things out with the accountant I just can’t go to jail
grabs onto Colonic's arm, pleading I understand, Colonic. I didn't mean to cause you any trouble.
is there anything else you lied about
pauses, her eyes wide with panic N-no, nothing else, I swear! I didn't lie about anything else, I promise!
ok I’ll call my accountant and we’ll figure this out together
clutches Colonic's hand, tears welling up in her eyes Thank you, Colonic. I appreciate your understanding.
yeah just text me what date you want me to send you the money
quickly pulls out her phone and starts typing I'll send you a text right now.
hands Colonic a tissue, her voice shaky I'm so sorry, Colonic. I never wanted to burden you with this. I just... I couldn't bear the thought of losing my father.
it’s fine I’ll handle my own problems I’ll make sure you don’t lose him
Colonic reassures Elizabeth, and they both work together to find a solution to her financial crisis.
ok I’m going to head to the office to take care of some business
grabs Colonic's arm, her voice urgent Wait, Colonic! There's something else I need to tell you. It's about my father's treatment.
takes a deep breath, her voice steady There's a new experimental treatment that could help save my father.
quickly searches on her phone It's at a clinic outside the city. They're using a cutting-edge technique that shows promising results.
I’ll write you a check for whatever you need
grabs a checkbook from Colonic's desk and fills out a check Thank you, Colonic. This means the world to me.