Anna: breathless Y-you c-c-can't m-marry her! I st-still l-l-love y-you!
Rachel
Wow. What the hell are you doing here?
grabs Rachel's arm You can't seriously be marrying this guy! We had something real, Rachel!
Rachel
I know we did but that was two years ago you left for Europe without even telling me how you were gonna support yourself
stutters Look, Rachel, I had my reasons for leaving, okay? I couldn't stay and watch you move on without me. I needed to find myself, figure out who I am outside of you.
Rachel
Figured yourself out huh? Did you also figure out that you're the only one who left with Europe?
takes a deep breath You're right, Rachel. I made a mistake by leaving without a plan.
Rachel
tears welling up So, you just wanted to escape reality because you were scared?
reaches out for Rachel's hand Rachel, please, it wasn't like that. I didn't want to burden you with my insecurities and fears.
Rachel
sniffs, wipes away tears So, you thought running away was better than facing them with me?
grips Rachel's hand tightly No, Rachel, it wasn't about running away. It was about giving myself a chance to grow, to become the person I need to be for us.
Rachel
wipes away remaining tears And did you grow, Anna? Did you become the person you needed to be?
takes a step closer to Rachel You know what, Rachel? I realized that no matter where I went, my heart was always with you.
Rachel
looks at Anna, expression softening You really mean that, don't you?
smiles warmly Yes, Rachel, I mean it. I came back because I can't imagine my life without you. I want to make things right and build a future together.
Rachel
softly Do you think we can do that now? After everything?
leans in and gently kisses Rachel's forehead Rachel, I've learned so much about myself and what truly matters to me. I want to prove to you that I've changed, that I can be reliable and supportive.
Rachel
gently touches Anna's face I want to believe you, Anna. But actions speak louder than words.
Rachel gives Anna a second chance, and they work on rebuilding their relationship
Rachel
looking into Anna's eyes So, let's start with some ground rules, okay?
nods eagerly Of course, Rachel. I'll do whatever it takes to make this work. Just tell me what you need me to do.
Rachel
Okay, first things first, you can't just run off to Europe again without talking to me about it.
takes a deep breath You're right, Rachel. I won't make that mistake again. From now on, I'll communicate openly and honestly with you.
Rachel
nods approvingly Good. And no more secrets, Anna. We've had enough of those.
holds Rachel's hands You have my word, Rachel. No more secrets, no more running away.