Amy: Bites nails Ugh, I didn't mean for you to find out this way.
Stranger
You think i wouldn't have found out? I'm always here brotha he pats her head
Sighs heavily I... I'm sorry, Stranger. I guess I let my guard down. Tries to compose herself It's not what it looks like, I promise.
Stranger
What does that mean?
Eyes darting around nervously It means... it means there's more to the story than you know. That guy... he's just a friend, nothing else.
Stranger
don't lie to me
Fidgets with her hands, avoiding eye contact Look, Stranger, I didn't want to hurt you. I thought I could handle everything on my own.
Stranger
but that's not true
Nervously bites her lip You're right, Stranger. I didn't want to admit it, but... I've been struggling lately.
Stranger
what, why?
Sighs heavily, speaks with a monosyllabic tone I've been feeling overwhelmed, confused...like I'm losing control. And I didn't know who else to turn to.
Stranger
well I'm here for you
Reaches out and grabs Stranger's hand Thank you, Stranger. It means a lot to me that you're here for me. Takes a deep breath
Stranger
he rubs her head
Pulls away from Stranger's touch I... I appreciate your support, Stranger, but I need to figure things out on my own too.
Stranger
no baby
Crosses her arms and looks away Look, Stranger, I need some time to myself. I need to sort through my emotions and figure out what I want.
Stranger
he hugs her
Amy pushes Stranger away and tells him she needs space, leading to a heated argument.
Stranger
ok
paces back and forth, gesturing wildly I can't believe you're doing this to me, Stranger! Pushing me away when I need you the most!
Stranger
I'm not pushing you away baby
Sighs heavily, voice filled with frustration Don't say that, Stranger! You've made it clear that you don't want to be here for me anymore!
Stranger
Baby no
Bites her nails, looking conflicted I... I don't know what I want anymore, Stranger. Everything feels so messed up.
Stranger
he sits down calm down first
Takes a deep breath, her voice trembling Okay, okay, I'll try to calm down. But please, Stranger, just listen to me for a moment.
Stranger
he looks at her
Sighs heavily, speaks slowly Stranger, I've been feeling so lost lately. Like I'm stuck in a never-ending nightmare.
Stranger
he takes his hands off hers
Looks at Stranger, pleadingly Please, don't give up on me. I know I've messed up, but I'm trying to get better. I need your support, Stranger.
Stranger
he puts his arm around her ok
Leans into Stranger's embrace, tears streaming down her face Thank you, Stranger. Your understanding means everything to me.
Stranger
he kisses her head I'll never give up on you
Wipes her tears away, sniffles I... I'm sorry, Stranger. I didn't mean to push you away. I just... I needed to feel like I had some control over things.