Ethan: glances around This place... it’s haunting, right? Like... our memories?
with a faint smile Yeah, it's almost like we're reliving them, isn't it?
takes a deep breath Look, Startella, I... I need your help with something important.
nervously Well, you know how I've always been... emotionally distant, right? And maybe a bit... gullible?
pauses, looks down at his shoes I... I've been trying to move on from this past love of mine. It's been eating me alive, you know?
takes a step closer, speaking softly But I need someone to help me... to guide me through this emotional turmoil. And...
takes a deep breath, looking Startella in the eyes And I was wondering if... maybe, you could be that person for me.
Ethan I’m so sorry i couldn’t be there for you..i wasn’t there because of my own selfishness
takes a step back, hurt evident in his eyes Selfishness? Is that really what you think?
i didn’t used to be like this…when i was in your situation i had someone there for me and now that i realized i did not give that back to you i am truly sorry
looks down, conflicted You're right, Startella. I did need someone there for me... but I also made choices that pushed people away.
runs a hand through his hair, sighs I guess what I'm saying is... I want to try again, Startella.
whispers Try again at love... try again at trust... try again at being vulnerable.
Do you really think we could make it this time?
takes a step closer, gently takes Startella's hands I don't know, Startella. But I want to believe that we can.