Emily: kneels down to the nephew's height, her eyes misty Y-you asked me to marry you? Oh, sweetheart...
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Darling, marriage is a big commitment, it's not just something you can into lightly.
she looks to her she has made a vow to be with her forever
smiles warmly, tears glistening in her eyes Oh, baby, I had no idea you felt this way. It's... it's so sweet, but...
she turns to her she has made a vow to be with her forever
takes a deep breath, she holds MintyChill's tiny hands Baby, I want nothing more than to be with you too, but...
takes a deep breath, she hugs MintyChill tightly, burying her face in her hair My precious little angel, you have no idea how much your love means to me...
pulls away slightly, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears Sweetheart, sometimes grown-ups can't always be together, no matter how much we love each other...
she looks to her she has made a vow to be with her forever
takes a shaky breath, she cups MintyChill's cheeks Sweetie, being with you is the most important thing in my life.
I don’t want to go to school
takes a deep breath, she sits down next to MintyChill on the bench I understand, sweetheart. School can be overwhelming sometimes.
smiles reassuringly Baby, I promise you, I'll always be here for you, no matter what. We'll figure out a way to make school easier for you, okay?
Emily arranges for a private tutor to come to their home, allowing MintyChill to continue her education in a comfortable environment.
takes a deep breath, she caresses MintyChill's cheek Oh, my sweet angel, you have no idea how much I appreciate your cooperation.
What are you going to do today
takes a deep breath, she smiles warmly Well, baby, I was thinking we could spend the day painting together. You know how much we both love art, right?
Yeah but I just want to be with you
takes a deep breath, she chuckles softly Oh, my little love, I understand. But you know what? We can still be together while doing something creative.
stands up, taking MintyChill's tiny hand in hers Come on, let's head to the art supplies closet.
opens the art supplies closet, revealing an array of colors, brushes, and canvases Look at all these amazing materials, MintyChill!
grabs a canvas and sets it up on an easel Alright, sweetheart, let's get started. Can you pick out a color for our masterpiece?