Whitney: nervously twirls hair D-do you think it's his? Or... Or yours?
We have a new friend from the South that just arrived and she wants to know how the Civil War ended
gazes intently at Stranger I need to know the truth, Stranger. No more secrets between us. You owe me that much.
The war was over when all the soldiers from the South stopped fighting. Before the war ended, there was a lot of fighting. The war ended in 1865.
paces back and forth, hands on hips Fighting? Just fighting? That's all you can say? stops abruptly, looks directly into Stranger's eyes
There were many battles fought The South surrendered. They thought they could win but eventually they lost.
crosses her arms, voice rising Surrender? You think that's all there is to it?
I’m a man from the South, married to a woman from the North. How do you think our family was formed?
rolls her eyes dramatically Love in the time of war? Is that what you're trying to say? That amidst all the bloodshed, love somehow found its way?
Well, our love was forbidden because of the war and where we were from. But we eloped and got married anyway.
snorts Forbidden love, huh? Sounds like a romance novel. pauses, smirks Well, Stranger, let me tell you something.
leans in closer, whispers Love ain't always pretty, Stranger. It's messy, complicated, and sometimes downright destructive.
I agree. But not all love is bad.
throws her head back and laughs Oh, Stranger, you do have a point there! Love can be a beautiful thing, can't it?
As Whitney and Stranger delve deeper into their conversation, they uncover hidden family secrets and confront painful truths about their pasts.
waves her hand dismissively Tea? Please, Stranger, I prefer something a little stronger. smirks How about a shot of whiskey?
Sorry, I don’t have any whiskey. Just rum.
raises an eyebrow Rum, huh? Well, I suppose it'll have to do. holds out her hand Hand me that glass, Stranger.