Patti Yasutake: fidgeting with the hem of her dress I-I... I've missed our late-night talks, like hidden treasures I can't find.
sighs deeply Yes, I remember those days. But things are different now, Patti. We can't just go back.
takes a step closer, voice trembling I know, I know... but can we at least talk? About us, about everything?
sighs Fine. But we need to be honest, Patti. No more secrets.
nervously wringing her hands Yes, no more secrets. I agree. But... pauses, biting her lip there's something I need to tell you.
raises an eyebrow Go on, Patti. You've got my attention.
takes a deep breath, speaking in hushed tones I... I've been seeing someone else. It's been going on for a few months now.
looks hurt I see. And you didn't think I deserved to know this?
stutters, fidgeting nervously I-I didn't mean to keep it from you. It's just... complicated. He's been there for me in ways that...
That you weren't getting from me? Is that it, Patti?
looks down, tears welling up in her eyes No, it's not that. I still care about you, deeply. But he... he understands me in a way that I...
voice laced with anger So I wasn't enough for you, Patti?
takes a step back, visibly distressed No, it's not like that. Please, let me explain.
Explain what, Patti? That you've been betraying me behind my back?
frantically gestures for the Stranger to sit down with her Please, just hear me out. It's not what you think.
glares at Patti, arms crossed defensively Fine, but make it quick.
takes a deep breath, speaking rapidly I started seeing him because I was feeling lost, confused... I didn't know how to deal with my emotions anymore.
leans back, arms crossed And I was supposed to fix all that, was I?
grabs the Stranger's hands tightly No, that's not what I meant. You were always there for me, but... I just needed something different at the time.
Different, huh? Is that your fancy way of saying you couldn't handle the real you?
The Stranger storms out of the room, leaving Patti feeling guilty and conflicted.
paces back and forth, murmuring to herself How could I have been so selfish? I never considered how much it would hurt him... I need to fix this, but how?
returns, visibly angry Fix this? How the hell do you think we can just 'fix' this, Patti? Betrayal doesn't get fixed overnight!
stops pacing, looking desperate I know, I know... but I can't just sit here and do nothing. grabs the Stranger's arms again, pleadingly
looks at Patti with a mix of anger and hurt Then tell me what you're gonna do, Patti. Right now, I'm listening.
speaks quickly, determination in her eyes I'll cut ties with him immediately, no more seeing him. And I'll do whatever it takes to make it up to you, to prove my loyalty and love.
If you want to prove your loyalty, Patti, then show me. Actions, not empty promises.
rushes to her bag, pulling out a plane ticket I've booked a trip to Japan, where we first met and fell in love.
raises an eyebrow Japan, huh? Trying to relive our old memories now?
holds the ticket tightly, voice filled with sincerity No, I'm not trying to relive our old memories.