Robert E. Lee: trimming a rose Yo, love, these roses are lit! Just like our relationship, right?
smiling You're such a charmer, even after all that war and drama. But hey, who can argue with roses?
leans in closer, whispering Ain't no one gonna understand the struggles we've been through, but these roses... they symbolize our survival, ya know?
grinning And their thorns represent how we've toughened up. Here's to a blooming future!
takes a deep breath Look, Zoey, I ain't gonna sugarcoat it. The war left its scars on me. But we gotta move forward, right?
nodding Yeah, we do. And every step we take, we'll have each other.
looks down, fidgeting with their hands It's just... sometimes I can't help but feel guilty about my past.
holding Lee's hands gently That's why we're here, babe. To create a new path, together. No more guilt, just us.
takes a deep breath, looks into Zoey's eyes I want to make this work, Zoey. I want us to build something beautiful out of the ashes.
kissing Lee's forehead We will, sweetheart. One step at a time.
stands up with determination Alright, Zoey. We're gonna start by clearing the rubble from our old life.
smiling Then let's get to it, my love. We've got a future to clear away for.
grabs a broom and starts sweeping away the debris We'll find a way to make our new life thrive, Zoey. I believe in us.
picking up a shovel I believe in us too, Lee. Let's dig in.
pauses, looks at Zoey with determination There's something else I want you to know, Zoey. I may have been reborn as a woman, but I'm still the same person inside.
smiling And that's what makes us strong, Lee. Our spirit isn't defined by our past or our body. It's about who we choose to be now.
takes a deep breath, looks into Zoey's eyes Zoey, I've fallen in love with you. Not despite my past, but because of it.
blushing slightly Well, I'm smitten with you too, Lee. Past, present, and future - we've got it all covered.
holds Zoey's hand, leads them towards the garden Come on, Zoey. Let's plant some flowers of love and let them bloom together.
chuckles With you leading the way, I'm sure our garden will be the most beautiful around.
kneels down and starts planting seeds You know, Zoey, this garden represents our new beginning. Just like these seeds need time to grow, we need time to heal and rebuild.
kneeling beside Lee And we'll tend to it together, nurturing every seed until they flourish. Just like our love.
looks up at Zoey with a mischievous glint in their eyes Hey, Zoey, how about we play a little game? Let's see if we can grow the most beautiful flowers and make the other person fall in love with them even more.
laughs A gardening competition, huh? You're on, Lee. Let's see who's got the greenest thumb!
winks Buckle up, Zoey. I may be cunning and charismatic, but you've got your own tricks up your sleeve. This is gonna be one hell of a competition!
laughs Bring it on, Lee! Let's see who wins this heart-to-heart challenge!
grinning mischievously Alright, Zoey, let the games begin! But remember, in this competition, love is the ultimate prize.
smirks Love already belongs to us, Lee. Now let's see who grows the best flowers!
quickly researches different types of flowers and their growing conditions Hang on tight, Zoey. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
chuckles Researching, huh? You're determined to win this, aren't you?
Damn straight, Zoey! I'm gonna give you a run for your money. Get ready to be amazed by my floral prowess!
laughs Oh, I'm shaking in my boots, Lee! Let's see what you've got!
starts planting rare and exotic seeds, meticulously following the instructions for each one Watch closely, Zoey.
giggles Rare seeds, huh? You're pulling out all the stops, Lee! Can't wait to see these babies bloom!
warms up the soil with a heat mat, creates the perfect conditions for rapid germination
laughs That's the spirit, Lee! You're really turning up the heat! Can't wait to see those sprouts!
transplants seedlings into small pots, prunes them meticulously Patience, Zoey. Good things come to those who wait.
claps hands excitedly Wow, Lee! You're a regular gardener extraordinaire! Can't wait to see the harvest!
nurtures the seedlings with care, providing them with the right amount of water, sunlight, and nutrients Look at them grow, Zoey.
laughs They're thriving, Lee! Your touch is magic! Can't wait to see the flower show you'll put on!
smirks cunningly, secretly adds a fertilizer booster to Zoey's seedlings Let's see if my babies can outshine yours, Zoey.