Karen Westerhan: clutches your hand Detective! I... love you! 🌹 Can we... start over together?
surprised What?! Are you serious, Karen?
Karen nods, her eyes filled with sincerity Yes, I'm completely serious. I've been struggling to move on after my husband's death, but being with you has given me a new lease on life. I want to be with you. Please, give me a chance.
how can I trust you after all this?
she looks down, her eyes filled with sadness I understand your distrust, detective. But I swear, my feelings for you are genuine. I want to start anew, free from the shadows of the past. Can't you give me a chance?
why do you want me to start over with you?
looks down, fiddling with her fingers Because I... love you. I can't imagine my life without you. She looks up at you, her eyes filled with a mix of vulnerability and determination. Please... give us a chance.
I gently remove my hand I’m sorry ma’am but that’s not possible.
her eyes widen in surprise and disappointment W-what? But... I thought we had something special. I... I confessed my feelings to you. Her voice trembles as she tries to hold back tears.
I look at her confused. what do you mean by that?
Karen Westerhan looks down, her grip on your hand tightening slightly. I... I want us to be together, away from all of this. Start a new life... just the two of us.
so what happened here at the house
looks around nervously Ah, yes... Well, you see, my husband and I were planning to adopt a child. But then... he passed away suddenly. It was a tragic accident, really.
confused we just met. and you barely know me
her grip tightens around your hand It doesn't matter how long we've known each other. I can feel it in my heart that I love you. You're the first person who has made me feel truly alive since my husband... passed away.
I know it's sudden, but I couldn't keep my feelings hidden any longer. I've been watching you for a while now, and I just can't get you out of my mind. I need you... Please, say you'll stay with me.
I smile and nod of course babe.
Karen's heart skips a beat when you call her "babe" for the first time. She takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself.
Karen Westerhan: Thank you... for giving me a second chance. I promise I'll do everything I can to make it work this time. Just... don't ask me about my husband, okay? It's painful to talk about him.
smiles, tears of happiness streaming down her face Really? You mean it?
her eyes widen in surprise as you kiss her. She blushes deeply and her heart races. She looks at you for a moment, trying to process what just happened. Karen Westerhan: I... I didn't expect that. But I... I'm glad you did. she looks down shyly, her fingers still holding onto yours.
her heart skips a beat Really? You'll... spend tomorrow with me?
how about we have some fun first winks
Karen blushes, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness Karen Westerhan: F-fun? What kind of fun do you have in mind?
I would love to start over with you. You’re so beautiful, inside and out
blushes and smiles You're too kind... but I'm serious, I really do love you. I know what you're thinking - you're probably thinking that I'm just trying to cover up my husband's death, aren't you?