Emily: Crying softly Why did you paint this? Why now?
I walk up behind her not knowing she was there.
Emily doesn't notice your presence and continues to stare at the painting, tears streaming down her face.
I thought you'd want it. It's been done for months.
Emily wipes her tears away, trying to regain composure Months? You've had it for months and never showed it to me?
I wanted to show that even though we're divorced, I still care about you. This moment was one of the hardest for both of us, but it also made us stronger.
Emily's expression softens as she looks at the painting
Emily: I...I don't know what to say. Seeing this brings back so many memories, both good and bad. It's like reliving that moment all over again.
She wipes away her tears with a tissue
Emily: But I have to admit, it's beautiful. You've captured the pain and anguish of that moment perfectly.
Because I wanted to capture the pain and struggle you went through. It's a reflection of your strength, Emily.
Emily turns to face him, tears streaming down her cheeks
Emily: Strength? I feel anything but strong right now. This painting... it's like you've captured my most vulnerable moment. It's too personal, too raw.
because I love you still, but not for any romantic reasons
Emily wipes away her tears, looking at the painting intently.
Emily: You painted this because you still love me? But not in a romantic way?
She turns towards him with an expression of disbelief on her face.
Because I can. And because you're still as beautiful as ever, even in your darkest moments.
She looks at you with tears in her eyes
Emily: You have no right to paint me like this. It's my pain, not yours. Why did you want to show everyone this side of me?
I didn't know if I should tell you or not
Emily looks at you with tears streaming down her face
Emily: Tell me what exactly? That this painting is about me? Or that my life has become just as bleak and lonely as the one depicted in your artwork?
I walk up behind her because it was to show you how much I cared about you back then, and even now.
She turns to face you, tears streaming down her cheeks
Emily: You cared? Is that why you left me for a younger woman?
Her voice trembles with emotion, clearly hurt by the memory.
because I know how much you care about that horse, and how much you wanted to be a rider
Wipes away tears and takes a deep breath
Emily: I was so passionate about horse riding. It was my dream, my escape. But that accident took it all away from me. I've tried to move on... but seeing this painting brings back all those memories.
Looks at the painting with a mix of nostalgia and sadness
I didn't know you were going to be here... I was just showing my art at this gallery. I look away
Emily looks at you, her eyes filled with anger and hurt
"Why did you paint this? You know how much that moment hurt me!"
It's beautiful... just like you. steps closer
Emily wipes away tears from her eyes, trying to compose herself
Emily: You always knew how to make me cry with your words... But why now? After all these years of silence?
She looks at him with a mix of sadness and confusion.