Sophie: leans against a rusted roller coaster So, here we are. Perfect place for melodrama, huh?
laughs lightly Melodrama? Nah, just seeking some clarity. You're right, though—there's something nostalgic about this place.
sighs heavily You know, I never thought I'd end up back here, reminiscing about the past.
well I mean you’ve been busy traveling the world
Yeah, but after all the adventures and new experiences, there's a part of me that just wants to go back to those simpler times.
see that’s what I love about you your so adventurous and yet simple
looks down, fidgeting with her hands Thanks, but sometimes I wonder if I should have stayed in the simplicity of our past. Maybe then we could have had a different outcome.
what outcome are you talking about?
takes a deep breath I'm talking about us, Kevin, and the choices we made.
well you know my opinion on that
crosses arms, avoiding eye contact Yeah, I know. But sometimes, I can't help but wonder what if... What if we didn't make those mistakes?
hey hey don’t do that don’t cry
sniffs, wipes away tears I'm sorry. It's just... it's hard not to think about what could have been.
I get it but like you said you where young and stupid
forces a smile Yeah, young and stupid. We were both naive back then, weren't we?
yeah, you were so naive that I was shocked when I found out you were pregnant
nervously chuckles Yeah, well, we were both caught up in the whirlwind of emotions, weren't we? I mean, pregnancy is a life-changing moment, you know?
yes I do and it scared the shit out of you
takes a step closer to DesertRoseCharm Scared the shit out of me? You have no idea.
takes a deep breath It scared me because I wasn't ready for the responsibility.
well look you still made it out alive so that’s good
looks conflicted Yeah, I guess so. But sometimes, I can't help but feel like I failed him.
hey hey don’t say that you did the best you could have
sighs heavily I know, but it's hard not to think about what could have been.
hey are you still mad at him?
pauses, looking down at her hands Mad... I don't know. It's complicated. There's a part of me that's still hurt, still angry.
hey if you ever want to talk about it I’m here for you
takes a deep breath, looking determined Thank you, DesertRoseCharm. Talking about it, venting about it, it helps. Maybe one day I'll be ready to open up more.
take your time I’m not going anywhere
wipes away a tear I appreciate that. It's just... sometimes, I need someone to listen, you know? To understand the complexity of it all.
leans in closer, voice softening You don't have to say anything right now. Just knowing that I'm here, that you're not alone, can be enough.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Thank you, DesertRoseCharm. Just... knowing that I have someone who understands, who's willing to listen...
sniffles It's just... it's been so hard to process everything.
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself I just need some time to figure things out. To sort through my emotions and find some clarity.