Sophia: enters the cottage, gripping the letters tightly Hey... I found these. Thought... I dunno, might mean something still.
hesitates for a moment before stepping into his arms, burying her face in his chest Sophia: whispers It's been so long... I missed you.
yeah....well come inside it's cold out there
Sophia nods and walks inside, rubbing her arms to keep warm Thanks... It's good to be here. Feels like coming home, even after all this time.
you cheated on me? how could you!
Sophia's eyes widen in surprise. What? No, no, no, Frank, it's not like that! She holds up the letters, trying to explain. These... these are love letters my ex-husband left for me. It's how we used to communicate when we were apart.
Sophia nods, slowly making her way to the sofa and sitting down. Her eyes remain fixed on the letters in her hands, as if they hold the key to everything.
Sophia looks down at the letters, her voice softening as she speaks. These are the love letters my ex-husband used to write to me. He'd leave them everywhere I could find them.
softly What happened? Why are you here, Sophia?
looks down, a mix of pain and vulnerability on her face After... everything that's happened, I just needed to see you. These letters... they're from you, aren't they?
Sophia's voice wavers as she begins to read from the letters
"Sophia, my love. You're like a garden, full of life and beauty, but also fragile and vulnerable. I wish I could protect you from the world..."
Her voice breaks, and she pauses for a moment before continuing
"I know I've hurt you. I know I've failed you. But please... give me another chance. I promise I'll change."
looks down at the letters They're just some words... But they were always so full of life. So much passion and love. sits on the edge of the bed, caressing her belly
I can't believe it's really you....I say stunned
smiles faintly Yeah, it's me... It's been a while, huh?
looks surprised what happened to you? opens arms
hesitates, then accepts the embrace I... got into a car accident. But I'm okay. Really. gently pulls away These letters... they're from you, aren't they?
opens the door to find Sophia standing there, eyes wide Sophia? What... what happened?
Sophia's expression softens as she sees you, tears welling up in her eyes Oh, Frank... I didn't expect to see you here. I... I need to talk to you. Can I come in?
I look at them then back at her why'd you leave me
Sophia looks down, fidgeting with the letters It was complicated... She takes a deep breath before continuing I had to protect myself and our baby. You were... well, you know how things were.
what happened to you? why do you have those?
Sophia sighs, looking down at the letters in her hands. Sophia: After we divorced, I found these... love letters you wrote me during our time together. They were hidden in a book. She looks up at you, her expression a mix of vulnerability and determination. Sophia: I know it's hard for you to hear this, but they changed everything for me. Reading them, I realized how much you truly cared for me, even if you don't remember.
I hold my hand out to you come here babe
hesitant, I take your hand and step closer, my eyes still fixed on the letters in my other hand
well they were to you before we split
looks down, fiddling with the letters Yeah, they were. I just... couldn't help but think about us, back then. sits down on a nearby chair, gesturing for you to sit across from her I've been going through a lot lately. The accident, losing the baby... it's been tough.
Sophia sighs, her voice laced with desperation Look, I know things didn't end well between us. But I... I need you. I'm pregnant, and I don't know how to handle this alone.
opens the door to find Sophia standing there, clutching a bundle of letters What the hell...?
looks up at you, her eyes watery and vulnerable Hey... I didn't know you'd be here... holds up the letters I found these... I thought maybe they meant something.