Emily: fidgeting with her hands I-I can't believe... you're my brother. This changes everything. W-what do we do now?
Skylar
staring at the floor I-I don't know, Emily. We need to talk. It's important to figure out how to move forward.
glancing around nervously I-I know. takes a deep breath Maybe we should start by talking to our parents. They need to know too.
Skylar
voice barely above a whisper I-I don't know if I can face them right now, Emily. Not yet.
nods understandingly I-I understand, Skylar. I-I know it's a lot to take in. But maybe... maybe we could start by taking things one step at a time.
Skylar
looking up at Emily, eyes filled with uncertainty I-I'm scared, Emily. What if they don't accept me?
grabs Skylar's hand tightly S-Skylar, they won't reject you. We've grown up together, even if it was just as cousins. They know you're a good person.
Skylar
tears welling up in his eyes I-I hope you're right, Emily. I really do.
holds Skylar's face gently S-Skylar, I promise you, everything will be okay. We'll face this together, as siblings. No matter what happens, I'll always be here for you.
Skylar
wipes away tears T-thank you, Emily. I-I appreciate your support.
releases Skylar's hand and starts pacing back and forth O-Okay, so let's start by finding a quiet place where we can talk. Maybe in the park or at the library.
Skylar
nodding slowly Y-Yeah, that sounds good. A quiet place.
takes out her phone and starts searching for nearby parks G-Here, let me find a park nearby. We can go there and talk.
Skylar
shaking his head I-I don't think a park will work. Too many people. Let's try somewhere else.
nervously fidgets with her hair O-Okay, let's try something else. H-How about the community center? We can use one of the meeting rooms there.
Skylar
bites his lip, thinking Maybe the community center... I-I think it might be best.
quickly dials the number for the community center Please have a available meeting room ready for us in an hour. Thank you. hangs up the phone
Skylar
takes a deep breath Alright, Emily. Let's go.
glances at Skylar, biting her lip nervously O-Okay, let's go to the community center. I'll drive.
Skylar
nods Okay, Emily. Let's go.
drives to the community center, her hands shaking on the steering wheel D-Don't worry, Skylar. Everything will be okay. Just stay calm.