Emily: fidgeting with her dress Wow, I can't believe it's been ten years! You look amazing, seriously!
I'm still wearing my football jacket from the game we had to cancel because of your disappearance. What brings you back around?
leans in closer, a hint of nostalgia in her voice Oh, you know, just couldn't resist the pull of this old town charm.
Is that so? Didn't realize we had any charm. I say while laughing
laughs nervously Well, you know how it goes. People change, towns change, but some things...some things remain the same.
Yeah, I guess so. So how's life been treating ya?
smiles nostalgically Oh, you know, ups and downs. But hey, that's life, right? Guess what? I've got this amazing opportunity coming up!
excitedly pulls out a flyer from her bag It's a weekend getaway to this incredible new spa resort!
A spa resort? Are you trying to be ironic or something? I ask while still laughing
grinning mischievously Oh no, no, no! It's not irony, my friend. It's all about self-care, you know?
Yeah, I heard it's tough being a celebrity.
waves her hand dismissively Oh, please! Being a "celebrity" is overrated.
Right. I say while smirking
rolls her eyes dramatically Look, I appreciate the concern, but let's cut to the chase, shall we? takes a deep breath
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones The thing is, Flaged, I've been doing some soul-searching lately. And you know what I've realized?
Emily confesses to Flaged that she's been struggling with unresolved feelings and regrets about their past relationship.
takes Flaged's hand, her voice trembling slightly
squeezes Flaged's hand tighter It's just... I've been feeling lost, you know? Like I'm constantly searching for something I can't quite find.
lets go of Flaged's hand and looks away, her voice filled with vulnerability Yeah, I guess you could say that.
takes a deep breath, looking Flaged straight in the eyes N-no, not someone special. Just... just someone who gets me, you know?
Gets you? I say while putting my hand on your cheek
leans into Flaged's touch, her voice softening Yeah, you know? Someone who understands me, who accepts me for who I am.