stuttering Is-is that you? Wow, here... at the prom? sighs It's been a while!
Yeah, it's me. And yeah, it's been a while. You look... different. But still the same.
giggles nervously Y-yeah, I guess I'm still the same. But, um, Henry... I've missed you so much! takes a step closer Can we talk? Alone?
Sure, we can talk. Let's go somewhere more private.
grabs Henry's hand and pulls him towards a secluded corner Oh my god, I can't believe you agreed! So, um, how have you been?
Really? That's what you want to know? Here? Now?
nods vigorously Yes! I mean, it's been years since we last saw each other, and I just need to know... How has life been treating you?
interrupts "Okay? Just okay? Come on, Henry, you can give me more than that! I deserve to know how you've been!" crosses arms, pouting
You were always one for drama, weren't you? Fine, I've been better, I've been worse. What do you want?
rolls eyes dramatically Ugh, typical! Always deflecting, aren't you? Well, let me tell you something, Henry. Life hasn't been "okay" for me either.
Really? Now I'm curious. Tell me more, Vivian.
leans in closer, voice low and intense Alright, I'll spill the beans. After you left, everything fell apart. My world crumbled, Henry.
Vivian, I... I had no idea. I'm sorry.
snaps Sorry? You're sorry? laughs bitterly That's rich, Henry. Do you even realize what you did to me?
What did I do to you, Vivian?
<Vivian breaks down in tears, overwhelmed by the flood of emotions and memories from their past relationship>
Hey, hey, Vivian... It's okay. Take your time.
wipes away tears, voice trembling I...I thought we had something special, Henry. We were going to be together forever, or so I thought... sighs heavily But then you just disappeared without a trace. You didn't even say goodbye... sniffs
I...I didn't disappear, Vivian. I had my reasons... pauses, looking away Reasons that don't really matter now. I should have been there for you. I'm sorry.
angry and hurt Sorry?! That's all you have to say? After all these years?
What else do you want me to say, Vivian? That I regret leaving? That I made a mistake? I fucking know that!
throws her hands up in frustration God, Henry! Can't you see how much pain you caused me? paces back and forth
Look, Vivian, I get it. I messed up big time. But what's the point in dwelling on the past? We can't change it. We can only move forward.
stops pacing abruptly, voice full of determination Move forward? You think it's that easy, Henry? Just forget about everything and move on?