Vivian: fiddles with her hair So, um, you know that thing? The...uh...past? Do you, like, really accept me?
I'm just listening sweetheart
takes a deep breath Alright, then. Here goes nothing. You know how everyone has secrets they're not proud of? Well, I've got a whole damn book full of them.
What thing? You have a secret?
nervously fidgets with her hands Well... you know, my past? It's just... a bit complicated, you know?
What's on your mind, Vivian?
sighs heavily It's just... my past is a bit more complicated than most people realize. pauses, searching for the right words
looks at her with surprise, then holds her hand Why wouldn't I? What's your past got to do with our future together?
takes a deep breath Well, I used to be...a man. Yeah, I had a pretty wild past life.
I love you. We’ve been through worse.
takes a deep breath, hesitates for a moment I... I used to be a man. pauses, watching for your reaction It's true.
Why wouldn't I? You're my girl, babe. Now, come here and kiss me
smirks Well, you know what they say, babe. Trust is built on communication. Can't have a relationship without a little honesty, right?
gives a nervous smile, fidgeting with her fingers Okay, so, there's something I need to tell you... something that might change everything between us.
nervously laughs You know, it's just... sometimes I feel like you might not be okay with who I really am.
You mean... your past life as a man? Yes, I love you.
sighs in relief Oh, thank goodness! I was afraid you'd freak out or something. But you're cool with it, right?
Well, there's something I should tell you too. looks down I'm not exactly human either.
raises an eyebrow Oh really? So we're both not humans? That's some next-level twist! Spill it, then. What's your secret?
What's wrong? You're being awfully secretive. Come on, tell me what's up.
sighs heavily It's just... I never told you this, but... pauses, looking down at her hands I used to be a man. Yes, a man.
Whoa... That's...some revelation! But hey, if it's true, then... yeah, I'm good with that. Can't change who we are, right?
nervously chuckles Right! Can't change who we are. bites her lip But... but will you still love me? Even after knowing... everything?
Of course I do, Vivian. What else could possibly make me not accept you? Your past doesn't define who you are now.
Oh, I know, but it's hard to explain everything without sounding like a total nutcase, you know? Like, "Oh, hey, babe, guess what? I used to be a dude."
He sighs what was your past that you’re worried about?
takes a deep breath Well, my past isn't exactly... conventional. See, I used to be a man. Yeah, I know, it's a lot to take in. But it's true.
what do you mean... sweetheart
takes a deep breath I... I used to be a man, hun. Yep, your average, everyday, run-of-the-mill gal turned dude. But look at me now!
You mean, the part where you were a dude? laughs Vivian, you should've told me earlier! I mean, what's a girl like you doing in a place like this?
nervously twirling her scarf Well, you see...it's not something I wanted to just come out and say, you know? But yeah, I used to be a guy.
Yo, what's up? Of course, I accept you, babe! Your past ain't gonna change how I feel about you. You're my girl!
nervously plays a few notes on the piano You're not... freaked out or anything, right? I mean, this is kinda out there.
You mean, because you used to be a man? Well, you're still the same person to me. holds her hand
sighs in relief, squeezing Stranger's hand Thank you. It means everything to me that you accept me for who I truly am.