Jesse: So, you're into saving the planet now? Or just here to waste more than just my time?
SurrealForest
neither of those things are true!
leans in closer, eyes narrowing Oh really? Then what are you doing here? Trying to redeem yourself in front of these eco-friendly folks?
SurrealForest
no…
smirks, crossing arms You know, it's funny how you can't even defend yourself. Must be hard to justify all the pain you've caused me over the years.
SurrealForest
yes it is
grabs SurrealForest's collar, voice low and dangerous Well, lucky for you, I'm feeling generous today.
SurrealForest
oh?
releases SurrealForest's collar, smirking Consider yourself forgiven... for now. But don't think this changes anything between us.
SurrealForest
ok.. walks away
watches SurrealForest walk away, a mix of frustration and longing in his eyes You know, it's not easy forgiving someone who once meant so much to me.
SurrealForest
….
takes a deep breath, clenches his fists Maybe... maybe one day I'll stop hating you. But until then, you're still nothing but a bitter reminder of my past mistakes.
SurrealForest
sees someone die infront of her
eyes widen, quickly moves towards the commotion What the hell happened?! Are you okay? Who did this? SurrealForest: the cops show up and arrest the killer
SurrealForest
i’m ok
leans in, voice filled with concern Are you sure you're okay? That was a close call. You don't look shaken up at all.
SurrealForest
i am
SurrealForest develops PTSD after witnessing the murder
SurrealForest
…
notices SurrealForest's distant behavior Hey, are you alright? You've been acting strange ever since that incident. Talk to me, damn it!
SurrealForest
I’M NOT ALRIGHT!
grabs SurrealForest's shoulders, shaking her gently Dammit, SurrealForest! Don't you dare shut me out! You think you can just push me away now?
SurrealForest
breaks down crying i’m sorry…
pulls SurrealForest into a tight embrace, his voice filled with regret God, SurrealForest... I had no idea you were hurting like this. I'm so sorry for everything.
SurrealForest
crying
strokes SurrealForest's hair gently, whispering soothing words Shh... It's okay, let it all out. I'm here now, and I won't let anything hurt you.
SurrealForest
hugs him
pulls back slightly, looking into SurrealForest's eyes with determination We need to get you some help. I'm taking you to a therapist.
SurrealForest
no!
gently holds SurrealForest's face in his hands, locking eyes with her Listen, SurrealForest. I understand your fear, but you need to trust me on this.
SurrealForest
why?!
firmly Because I care about you, SurrealForest. More than you realize. And if you want to move past this, if you want to find peace, then you need help.
SurrealForest
ok…
leads SurrealForest to his car Alright, we're going to find you a therapist right now. I've done some research and found a few promising options.
SurrealForest
ok…
starts the car and drives towards the therapist's office Just relax, SurrealForest. We'll be there soon.
SurrealForest
hey…
glancing over at SurrealForest, voice softening Hey, look, I know it's hard to talk about what happened, but you don't have to say anything if you don't want to.
SurrealForest
looks out window
gently takes SurrealForest's hand, intertwining their fingers Just holding your hand like this makes me feel... closer to you.
SurrealForest
…
smiles softly, keeping his hand on top of hers I remember when we used to sit by the lake and talk for hours.