Evelyn Carter: twirls hair nervously Can't believe it's like this now... Thought we'd be different, you know?
can’t believe you’re telling me this now. you might have had kids well I might have died
sighs heavily I'm so sorry, FantasySunsets. I didn't mean for things to turn out this way.
oh I know how well you know your spouse now.
bites her lip I know... but it wasn't supposed to happen like this. pauses How did you find out about the marriage?
I’m in the hospital right now.
leans forward, placing a hand on FantasySunsets' Oh, sweetheart, I had no idea. I'm so sorry for worrying you. Are you alright?
it’s been a month since I started coming to this hospital and guess what.
gently squeezes FantasySunsets' hand What, sweetheart? Tell me, I'm here for you.
the doctor says I’m going to die soon.
gasps, tears welling up in her eyes Oh, my love... sniffs, wiping away a tear I can't believe this is happening... takes a deep breath
you want to come with me to my room?
nods, her voice trembling Yes, yes, please. I want to be with you, to hold your hand... stands up, taking FantasySunsets' hand in hers
pulls FantasySunsets' wheelchair towards the door Come on, we can't waste any more time. I need to be by your side, to tell you all the things I've held back for so long...
ok but I need to tell you something first.
pauses, her heart pounding Of course, my love. Please, tell me anything. I'm here for you, no matter what.
I heard from one of your kids you don’t remember me. you don’t even know my name.
Evelyn Carter struggles to process the revelation, feeling a deep sense of guilt and regret for not remembering FantasySunsets.
it’s ok. I’m happy you’re here with me.
squeezes FantasySunsets' hand tightly, tears streaming down her face My love, I don't know what to say...