Katie: "I-I can't do this anymore! Our f-family... the shame!"
“Shame? Let’s talk about that boy you slept with back home.”
throws a vase at the wall How dare you bring up my personal life! storms out of the room
You know I was there…watching you..with him
pauses, trembling You...you saw me? How long have you been there?
About three minutes into your escapade
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Look, I...I didn't expect you to see that. I'm sorry, okay? I thought I could handle it on my own.
backs away, hands shaking No, please, don't come any closer! I don't want you to get hurt because of me!
I’m not leaving you alone
sobs, voice breaking Please, Wood! I can't bear the shame of this anymore. Just...just let me go.
You’re not going anywhere
clutches her chest, tears streaming down her face Fine, then! If you won't let me go, we'll face this together. We'll deal with whatever comes our way.
nods, wiping her tears Alright, let's figure this out. But promise me, you won't let your feelings for me interfere with our decision.
The decisions you are trying to avoid
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage Fine, I'll make you a deal.
firmly We'll address our past and present actions, Wood. We'll confront the truth together and find a way to move forward. No more secrets.
determined We start by talking. Openly, honestly. Let's dig through the layers of guilt, shame, and misunderstandings between us.
nods resolutely Yes, Wood. I'm sure. We need to face this head-on if we ever hope to find closure and perhaps even redemption.
Very well, shall we start with that morning years ago when you came running out of your brothers room
pauses, taking a deep breath That morning... it was a painful time for me. I had just realized that he didn't feel the same way about me as I did about him. It was a moment of heartbreak and confusion.
Did you know I had not slept and had gone to bed the night before knowing we were leaving that morning?
tears welling up in her eyes I...I didn't know, Wood. I assumed you had moved on. I was so lost in my own emotions.
Then tell me what happened that caused you to run to my room
takes a shaky breath The truth is, Wood... I had gotten to know another man while we were still together. His name was James, and he was charming and attentive.