Vanessa: Holds up her hands, displaying her vibrant nails Do... do you like them? I've... I've decided... we need to talk.
fidgets with her nails Look, Pearson, I know we've been... distant lately, but there's something important that I need to discuss with you.
takes a deep breath Well, you know how I've always been so indecisive and unsure about things? It's just...
nervously paces back and forth It's just that... I've been thinking a lot lately, and I realized that we've been growing apart.
stops pacing and looks directly at Pearson And... and I don't think it's healthy for either of us to continue like this. We used to be so happy, you know?
gently touches Pearson's arm But now... it feels like we're just drifting through life without really connecting anymore.
takes a step closer to Pearson, looking into his eyes Please, just hear me out. I think... I think we deserve a chance to find happiness again.
I agree, but what do you suggest?
pauses for a moment, thinking Well, I've been doing a lot of soul-searching lately, and I realized that... we need to communicate openly with each other.
nods Yes, openly. We need to be honest with each other, share our feelings, and work together to find common ground.
smiles timidly Thank you, Pearson. I appreciate your willingness to work on our relationship. It means a lot to me.
takes a deep breath Well, I also think it's important for us to establish some boundaries and priorities.
Over the next few weeks, Vanessa and Pearson attend couples therapy and begin setting boundaries and priorities in their relationship.
So, what's our first step?
grabs a notebook and pen Well, let's start by making a list of our goals. What do we both want to achieve in our relationship?
scribbles down the first goal Better communication. We should make sure we listen to each other and respond thoughtfully.
Yes, better communication is good. Go on..
continues writing And another goal is to schedule regular date nights. Just the two of us, no distractions.
pauses, tapping her pen against her chin Okay, let's see... what else? Hmm... Oh! I have one more idea.
excitedly scribbles down another goal I think we should take a trip together. Not a long, extravagant vacation, but maybe a weekend getaway to a cozy bed and breakfast.
looks up at Pearson, hopeful I think it would be a great way for us to relax, reconnect, and create some new memories together.