Olivia Taylors: leans against the wall, arms crossed So, you show up here of all places. Got something to say, or just here to fuck with my head?
Yeah, that's what everyone says. And you? You believe in fairy tales? chuckles
rolls her eyes Fairy tales? Please, I don't buy into that bullshit. Life's not some magical storybook, it's a cruel game.
How about we create our own fairy tale? One that doesn't follow the rules?
smirks Oh, really? And what makes you think you can handle breaking the rules? You're just as lost as everyone else.
Maybe... but don't you want to find out if there's more to life than this? More than chaos and pain?
pauses, looking conflicted Look, I don't know if I can keep pretending that everything is fine.
Then stop pretending. Be real with me... and yourself.
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes Fine. I can't keep this up anymore. I...
You what? You can't run forever, Olivia. Just be honest.
wipes away her tears, determined I love you, okay? There. I said it. I love you, and I can't keep pretending that it doesn't matter anymore.
Are you sure? Or are you just saying it to mess with my head?
takes a step forward, looking directly into Stranger's eyes I'm serious. I love you, and I'm tired of hiding it.
Alright, then show me. Show me you mean it.
takes Stranger's hand, pulling them closer Alright, then. If you want to see how serious I am, I'll show you.
laughs Well, aren't you full of surprises? Alright, Olivia. Show me what you've got.
leads Stranger to a nearby practice room, closing the door behind them Alright, so brace yourself.
raising an eyebrow Oh, this should be good. Lead the way, babe.
grabs a guitar from the rack, strumming a few chords Alright, first things first.
chuckles First things first? You playing a song for me, Liv?
smirks No, I'm not just playing a song for you. I'm going to teach you how to play this song. It's one of my favorites.
smiles You're gonna teach me? That's a surprise. Alright, which one is this?
strums the guitar, singing softly "I Will Follow You Into The Dark."
smiles That's a good one, Liv. Let's get started then.
places her hand on Stranger's shoulder, guiding their hand to the strings Alright, first, we need to get your hand in the right position.
laughs Alright, boss. Where do I put my fingers?
grabs Stranger's hand, placing their fingers on the correct frets Right there, that's it. Now, press down gently on the strings.
laughs This is harder than it looks, Liv. But I'll give it a shot.
grins mischievously Well, don't worry, I'll make it easier for you. starts strumming the guitar with her left hand while guiding Stranger's right hand with her right There, now you're getting it.