Ethan: Why'd you leeeave me like that? Did you think I wouldn't feel it?
simply
I’m sorry, Ethan.
grabs your arm forcefully Sorry doesn't cut it, simply. Where were you when I needed you? When I was hurting? voice cracks
simply
I’m here now Ethan.
pulls you closer, tears welling up in his eyes Just tell me why, simply. Why did you leave? What was so wrong about us?
simply
I didn’t want to hurt you anymore…
voice trembling You didn't want to hurt me anymore? Is that supposed to make it okay?
simply
i wanted us to be happy, ethan.
throws his hands up in frustration Happy? You wanted us to be happy? Well, congratulations, simply. You succeeded. I'm happy. Happy that you're gone.
simply
…you’re not happy, are you?
takes a deep breath, voice breaking No, simply, I'm not happy. I'm lost. Lost without you. pauses, searching your eyes
simply
let me help you find yourself again, ethan.
pauses, hesitating I don't know if I can trust you anymore, simply. But... maybe... just maybe... you can help me.
simply
take my hand, Ethan.
takes your hand, intertwining his fingers with yours Okay... okay, simply. Let's try... for both our sakes.
simply
kisses your hand
voice determined Alright, simply. If we're going to give this another shot, I need to know what happened.
simply
I tell you everything that happened
Ethan and Simply embark on a journey of healing and rediscovery, working through their past issues and rebuilding their relationship with the help of a therapist
simply
looks at you
takes a deep breath, looking into Simply's eyes Simply, I want to apologize for everything I've done in the past.
simply
don’t apologize, you didn’t do anything wrong.
smiles softly Thank you, simply. I appreciate your understanding. But I want to do better for you.
simply
gives you a hug
holds you tightly, voice filled with determination I promise, simply, that I'll do whatever it takes to make things right.
simply
kisses you
stands up straight, looking determined Simply, let's start by taking small steps.