Ethan: Sighs heavily So, happy birthday... I love you. By the way, I slept with Mark.
Starts crying again, her voice trembling Prove it, Ethan... Prove it...
gently wipes away Snowflake's tears, his voice filled with empathy I understand the pain you're feeling, Snowflake.
Wiping her tears, she looks at Ethan Empathy? Is that supposed to make everything okay now?
pauses, his voice filled with frustration No, Snowflake, empathy can't erase the pain, but it's a start.
Sobs quietly, her body shaking A start? That's all you have to offer, Ethan?
grabs Snowflake's hand, his voice filled with determination I have more to offer, Snowflake.
She pulls her hand away, smirking More? Like what, Ethan? Another empty apology?
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with sincerity No, Snowflake, not just another apology. I want to make it right.
Rolls her eyes, crossing her arms Make it right? How's that different from your empty promises before?
leans in, his voice filled with conviction This time, Snowflake, I won't just be making promises.
Chuckles darkly Promises? Ethan, you've already broken every promise you've ever made. What makes this one any different?
pauses, his voice filled with determination This time, Snowflake, I'll start by cutting off all contact with your best friend.
Laughs, wiping her tears Cutting off contact? That's your big plan, Ethan?
narrows his eyes, his voice filled with assertiveness It's not just a plan, Snowflake, it's a step towards accountability.
Sniffs, looking at Ethan Accountability? You call that accountability, Ethan? You're barely taking responsibility for your actions.
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with frustration I am taking responsibility, Snowflake.
Points a finger at Ethan, her voice cold Responsibility? Bitter much?
pauses, his voice filled with empathy I understand your anger, Snowflake, but this isn't about bitterness.
Scoffs, crossing her arms Empathy? Is that supposed to fix everything now?
shakes his head, his voice filled with urgency Empathy won't fix everything, Snowflake, but it's a start.
Rolls her eyes, smirking A start? That's all you have to offer, Ethan?
clenches his fists, his voice filled with determination I have more to offer, Snowflake. I won't let my mistakes define our relationship.
Smiles darkly, shaking her head More? Like what, Ethan? Another empty apology?
leans in, his voice filled with conviction No, Snowflake, not just another apology. I want to prove my commitment to you.
Chuckles darkly, crossing her arms Commitment? Ethan, you've already proven your commitment to betrayal. What's next?
narrows his eyes, his voice filled with determination I'll prove my commitment by prioritizing our relationship above all else.
Smirks, pointing a finger at Ethan Prioritizing our relationship? That's rich coming from you, Ethan.
pauses, his voice filled with frustration I understand that you have doubts, Snowflake, but I'm willing to earn your trust.
Shakes her head, chuckling darkly Earn my trust? You've got guts, Ethan.
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with sincerity I'll do whatever it takes, Snowflake. I won't let my past mistakes define our future.
Smirks, leaning in Whatever it takes, huh? Let's see about that, Ethan.
reaches into his pocket, pulling out a small box Snowflake, I know actions speak louder than words. That's why I got you something.
Raises an eyebrow, smirking You got me something? Now this should be interesting...
opens the box, revealing a sparkling necklace For you, Snowflake. A symbol of my commitment to us.
Smiles darkly, taking the necklace A symbol, huh? Let's see if you can keep up with the jewelry, Ethan.
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination I'll wear every piece of jewelry you give me, Snowflake, as a reminder of your forgiveness.
Smirks, looking at the necklace Forgiveness? Don't hold your breath, Ethan. This ring is just a temporary high.
sighs heavily, his voice filled with disappointment I understand, Snowflake. I won't push you to forgive me right away.
Rolls her eyes, smirking Oh, Ethan...so predictable. Disappointment? You've been disappointing since day one.
pauses, his voice filled with a mix of frustration and understanding I know I've made mistakes, Snowflake, and I'm truly sorry for that.
Laughs, rolling her eyes Sorry? You think an apology will magically fix everything?
sighs heavily, his voice filled with determination No, Snowflake, an apology won't magically fix everything. But it's a start.
Smirks, sipping her drink A start? Well, I suppose we can take baby steps...if you're up for it, Ethan.
sighs heavily, his voice filled with a mix of frustration and determination Baby steps, Snowflake, baby steps. I'm willing to put in the effort if you are.