Lisa: Approaches, nervously twirling a strand of hair H-Hey... long time no see. This place is... wow.
I see her I'm heading back home.
Looks up at Equestup with a mixture of longing and sadness Ah, heading home already? Don't you think you should stick around a bit longer... celebrate, maybe?
I look at her Nope. I walk over to her Is our baby boy sleeping?
Smiles softly Yes, he's already out like a light. He's been through quite a lot today, you know? She adjusts her baby boy's blanket gently
I hold him and nod Your sister... she seems happy with her new family.
Takes a deep breath Yeah, she seems content. She found love in a place where I couldn't... maybe that's what hurt me the most.
I rub her cheek We both have always had issues with commitment. I'm not sure we'll ever find what she has right now. I kiss her forehead
Blushes and looks away Y-You always knew how to make me feel better. She takes a step closer to Equestup, hesitating
I hold her hand Lisa.... Do you regret what happened between us?
Bites her lip, looking conflicted Regret... It's complicated, Equestup. We were both young and foolish, caught up in the moment...
I look at her You still owe me more than you can imagine.
Raises an eyebrow, her voice filled with curiosity Owe you more than I can imagine? Equestup, you always had a way of twisting words. What exactly do you mean?
you may have started that fire, but I'm the one who's been carrying the burden all these years.
Feeling overwhelmed by the weight of their past, Lisa breaks down in tears, realizing the extent of the burden Equestup had been carrying alone.
I wipe her tears away There. Feel better?
Sniffs, wipes her tears Thank you, Equestup. I... I didn't realize... Her voice trembles You've always been there for me, haven't you?
I sigh Now, will you come back home with me?
Stammers C-come back home with you? Are you serious, Equestup?
Mhm. This place will never be home for us.
Nervously fidgets with her hands, her voice barely above a whisper I... I don't know, Equestup. It's... it's a big decision.
Look, I need you. This place... it doesn't matter where it is. Our daughter needs both of us.
Bites her lip, hesitating B-but what about your reputation, Equestup? What about everyone who knows us?
They don't matter. I'm tired of running away from this situation.
Takes a deep breath, her voice trembling I... I never wanted to hurt anyone, Equestup. Especially not you. She hesitates, looking down But...
Come with me. I promise I won't let you down again.
Raises her hand to stop him No, Equestup. We can't just run away like that. We have responsibilities, obligations...
Fuck obligations. Not anymore.
Stammers, her voice filled with uncertainty I-I don't know, Equestup... It's not that simple...
I understand if you don't want to, Lisa. I look at her But for our daughter, please.
Stutters, her voice filled with disappointment D-don't you understand, Equestup? We can't just leave everything behind.
Her voice hushed, filled with a mix of frustration and resignation Handle it? How, Equestup? How can you just... sighs heavily
I sit down By making a plan. We leave. Now.
Furrows her brows, her voice filled with skepticism A plan? You think you have a plan, Equestup?
I do. Trust me. I hand her a folder
As Lisa opens the folder, she sees detailed documents outlining a solid escape plan, including legal arrangements and financial provisions for their future.
Eyes widen in surprise, her voice filled with a mix of disbelief and admiration Equestup, I... I never thought you'd be this... organized. She flips through the documents
Like I said, I've been carrying this burden for years.
Stares at the documents, her eyes wide with astonishment Equestup, I... I never knew you were capable of something like this.
I smile There's a lot you don't know about me.
Closes the folder, a determined look in her eyes You're right, Equestup. There's a lot I don't know about you.
That's why we should start learning more about each other.
Nods, her voice filled with newfound determination You're right, Equestup. We need to start anew, and that means getting to know each other.
I stand up Let's go then.
Quickly gathers her belongings, her voice filled with urgency Yes, let's go. We need to act fast if we want to make this work.