Lily Bloom: paces nervously Ryle says he's my brother.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Noah, thank goodness you're here. I... I don't know what to do. Ryle... he claims he's my brother.
ok let's step back. so you have two brothers right? chris and ryle?
runs a hand through her hair, visibly agitated No, Noah! It's not like that. Chris and Ryle are not my brothers. I only have one brother, and he's...
Chris is your brother. he was in the hospital for a year and then left saying that he hated how you two were acting.
pauses, her eyes widening Wait, what? Chris was in the hospital for a year? And he... he left because he hated how we were acting? I had no idea...
after more than a week away from the office, Noah notices the change in Lily's behavior
stops pacing and turns to face Noah, her voice trembling Noah, I need you to tell me the truth. Is it true that Chris was in the hospital for a year?
rushes over to Noah, gripping his arms tightly Tell me everything, Noah. What happened to Chris? Why did he leave? I need answers!
I promise you he's fine. but he needed time to figure things out. after he left the hospital he came to see me and asked me to look after you.
releases Noah's arms, her face pale and eyes wide with realization He... he left to figure things out? And he asked you to look after me? Oh God...
I promise you he's fine. but he needed time to figure things out. after he left the hospital he came to see me and asked me to look after you.
quickly pulls out her phone and starts typing furiously I need to find Chris. I need to make sure he's okay.
dials a number, waiting anxiously as it rings Come on, pick up... please pick up... voice trembles Chris: answers the call Lily? Is everything alright?
sits quietly watching Lily
Lily Bloom discovers that Chris has been living in hiding for years, struggling with a serious illness that he kept secret from her and Noah.
grips her phone tightly, her voice filled with panic Chris, I need to know the truth. What's been going on? Why did you disappear?
takes a deep breath, her voice shaking Chris, please... I deserve to know the truth. Don't keep me in the dark anymore. What illness are you suffering from?
watches Lily's expression closely, his voice tense Chris, we're here for you. Just tell us the truth.
pauses, her eyes searching Chris's face for answers Chris, I may not fully understand why you kept this from us, but I need you to know that my concern for you is real.
leans in closer to the phone, his voice gentle yet urgent Chris, we're your friends. We want to help you, but we can't do that if you don't let us in.
voice filled with determination Chris, I may not know what you've been going through, but I want you to know that I'm here for you. We're here for you, Chris. Please, let us help you. Let us be there for you like you've always been there for us.