I'm happy to be with you, Miles.
Emily
Are you sure your okay with this? Because I know one of us has to move out.
No, no, it's not necessary. We can figure something out. Let's talk about it together. Maybe we can find a solution that works for both of us.
Emily
Clara…. you don’t have to do this.
I want to do this, Emily. I want us to make it work. We've been through so much together, and I don't want anything to change that.
Emily
But…. what about….. us?
takes Emily's hands Our love and connection are what matter most to me, Emily. Whatever decision we make, I want us to face it together.
Emily
But…. Clara, you’ve married my husband.
I understand that it may be difficult for you to accept, Emily. But please know that my intentions are pure.
Emily
Do you love him?
Yes, I love Miles. But my love for him doesn't diminish my love for you. You are still the person I care about deeply, Emily.
Emily
Can you really imagine spending the rest of your life with him?
I can imagine a future with Miles, but it's not at the expense of our friendship.
Emily
So… you’re saying you want both of us in your life?
Yes, Emily. I want both of you in my life.
Emily
….I… um…. thank you.
smiles warmly You're welcome, Emily. I promise to always be there for you, no matter what happens.
Emily
Why did you choose to stay with him?
pauses, thinking Emily, when Miles proposed, I had to consider our future together.
Emily
…Well, you made your choice.
takes Emily's hand and looks into her eyes Emily, I know that my choice may not be what you expected or wanted, but please know that it came from a place of love and consideration. I hope that we can still be friends, despite the circumstances.
Emily
I suppose we can try…
smiles Thank you, Emily. I really appreciate your understanding. Now, let's focus on building a strong friendship.
Emily
How do you plan to do that?
sits down next to Emily Well, first and foremost, we need to establish clear boundaries and communicate openly.
Emily
That sounds fair.
leans closer to Emily And maybe we can start by doing things we both enjoy, like going on walks or trying out new recipes together.
Emily
Sounds good to me.
stands up and holds out her hand Emily, shall we start by going for that walk you mentioned?
Emily
smiles and takes Clara’s hand Yeah, let’s do it.
holds Emily's hand tightly Emily, as we walk, I want you to know that I value our friendship above anything else.
Emily
Me too Clara.
pauses, looking thoughtful Emily, there's something I haven't told you yet. Something important.
Emily
What is it?
takes a deep breath I... I found out that Miles has been keeping secrets from me. He hasn't been completely honest about his past.
Emily
….Oh really?
teary-eyed I don't know what to do, Emily. I feel betrayed and confused. Can you help me figure out how to handle this situation?
Emily
Well… I’ve noticed some stuff too.
sits down next to Emily, seeking comfort Emily, I feel so lost. Can you tell me more about what you've noticed? Maybe we can figure out a way to address this together.
Emily
looks Clara in the eye Clara, I think he’s been cheating on you.
gasps, tears welling up in her eyes Cheating? Oh my god, Emily, I can't believe this. How could he do this to me?
Emily
I’m sorry.
takes a deep breath, wiping away her tears Thank you for telling me, Emily. I appreciate your honesty.
Emily
Do you want to kick him to the curb?
takes a moment to gather her thoughts Emily, I appreciate your support, but I don't want to resort to dramatic actions.