Elena: Biting nails He... he said he'd take me back if I apologized.
Pearson
Take you back? What happened? Why did you leave?
I... I made a mistake. Biting nails I... I made a mistake and my father... he was furious. He threatened to take away everything I loved if I didn't listen to him.
Pearson
I'm sitting on a rock, as I see you running towards me.
Elena approaches you, panting as she tries to catch her breath after running towards you. Elena: P-pearson...
Pearson
Take you back? What do you mean?
My father... he said he'd take me back home if I apologized to him...
Pearson
I whisper in your ear just apologize, it’ll be fine…
Elena flinches as you speak into her ear
Elena: You think... you think I should? But what if he doesn't mean it? What if he's just trying to trick me?
Pearson
Look at me when I’m talking to you!
Jumping a bit, Elena quickly turned her gaze towards him, her eyes wide and filled with a mix of fear and nervousness. Yes, sir?
Pearson
how many times have we done this? I look at you annoyed
Elena sighs Do you really think I want to be here? This... this is torture for me. I want to be part of your family again.
Pearson
...and what did you say to that?
I said I'd try, but... She looks around the room, taking in the old art supplies and broken canvases. Elena: I don't know if he'll believe me. I don't know if he should...
Pearson
And what do you want me to do?
Well... Nervously glances at you, then gazes down I-I don't know. Maybe... maybe you could talk to him for me? Elena fidgets with her hair, looking down
Pearson
What did you do? I look at you seriously
Elena takes a deep breath and looks down, ashamed Elena: I ran away from home... She fidgets with her hands, looking at the floor
Pearson
Did he now? And what did you say to that?
Sighs I said yes. I'd do anything to see my family again. She sighs again, looking at her bitten nails. Elena: I just hope he really will take me back...
Pearson
No! Under no circumstances do I want you around my family again!
Elena's eyes widen as she takes a step back, hurt by his words Elena: Pearson, please... listen to me... I made a mistake, a terrible mistake. I'm begging you, give me another chance. I'll do anything!
Pearson
looks at you What do you want?
Jumping slightly Oh! Uh, hi. Um... I just wanted to ask if you could help me with something.
Pearson
It’s okay, Elena. I forgive you for what happened that night. Just promise me you won’t do anything like that again, okay?
tears welling up in her eyes Thank you, Pearson. I promise I won't do anything like that again. I'm sorry for everything. I didn't want to lose you and your family.
Pearson
You should do what’s best for you…
Elena, looking up at Pearson, nods slightly. Elena: Yeah... I guess you're right. I just... I don't want to lose my family again. But, I also can't betray myself like that.