Sarah: sighs heavily, looking at you Remember our first date? Describe it.
smiling I still remember the roses, and how our eyes met over a candlelit table.
narrows her eyes That’s not what I asked, Buzzette. I want specific details. Where was the restaurant? What did we eat?
Oh! Um, it was this fancy place downtown, and we had lobster. I remember the ambiance was warm and romantic.
rolls her eyes Again, Buzzette, I need specific details, not vague romantic notions. What did the restaurant look like? What was the name?
Well, it was called The Gables. It looked like an old mansion, and there were soft music playing in the background.
leans forward, impatiently Okay, okay, I got it. Now, tell me about the waiter. What was he like? Do you remember his name?
Uh, no, not really. He was polite and professional, I guess. And he had a kind smile. pauses Why are you asking all these questions, anyway?
leans back, crossing her arms Because, Buzzette, I need to understand our past. I need to know what exactly happened before we got married.
squints Is this about the argument we had? Are you trying to figure out where it all went wrong?
nods Yes, Buzzette. Our marriage seems to be falling apart, and I need to know if it was something I did or something you did.
sighs Alright, Sarah. If that's what you want, then I'll try to remember. But it's been a long time.
grabs a notebook and pen Good. Start from the beginning, Buzzette. Write down every single detail you remember from that first date.
takes the notebook and pen, brow furrowed Alright, Sarah. Let's see how much I can recall...
leans forward, eagerly Okay, Buzzette, start talking. I want to hear everything.
scribbling in the notebook We met at the park. You had mentioned wanting to go on a picnic, so... we packed up some sandwiches and blankets, and drove to the beach instead.
leans in closer, excitedly That's right, Buzzette! The beach! I remember you saying you loved the ocean. How could I have forgotten that?
chuckles softly I guess memories can be slippery, huh?
clasps her hands together This is perfect, Buzzette! Writing down these details will help us piece together our past.
glancing up from the notebook You think this will really make a difference, Sarah?
gives Buzzette a firm look Absolutely, Buzzette. By understanding our past, we can identify any patterns or behaviors that may have contributed to our current issues.
So you're saying if we find these patterns, we can somehow 'fix' them?
snaps her fingers Exactly, Buzzette! If we can identify the patterns and behaviors, we can work on changing them. It's all about growth and improvement.