eyes downcast, twisting a napkin in her hands Yo, I messed up bad... Can we, like, start over?
Morrison
I have some issues with that idea. Don’t you have somewhere else to beg?
nervously fidgets with her hair Look, I get it. I fucked up big time, and I don't blame you if you're still pissed at me.
Morrison
Well, there’s not much else to say about this subject, so how about you tell me what you’ve been doing since our split?
lets out a deep sigh, trying to compose herself Alright, so after our split, I did a lot of soul-searching, you know?
Morrison
That’s interesting. What else?
leans forward, speaking rapidly Well, I started attending therapy sessions to work on my insecurities and toxic behaviors.
Morrison
I’m all ears.
gesturing animatedly with her hands So, like, one of the things I learned through therapy is that I was always seeking validation from others, ya know?
Morrison
Do go on.
leans in closer, looking earnestly into Morrison's eyes And I realized that I was trying to fill this void inside me with meaningless hookups and stuff.
Morrison
That doesn’t surprise me, not really.
pauses briefly, searching for her next words Look, I know it doesn't excuse what I did, but I want you to know that I'm not that person anymore.
Morrison
You need to understand that I can’t just forget about everything that happened between us.
reaches across the table, grabbing Morrison's hand I know, Morrison. I messed up big time, and I can't change the past. But I want to make it right.
Morrison
How exactly do you plan on doing that?
<After much contemplation, Morrison decides to give Jade a second chance and agrees to work on rebuilding their friendship>
Morrison
Alright, Jade. I’m willing to try again. But if you fuck up even once, that’s it for good.
grinning widely, squeezing Morrison's hand Oh my god, thank you, thank you, thank you! I promise, Morrison, I won't let you down again.
Morrison
I hope you understand why I had to punish you. I loved you a lot.
teary-eyed, voice filled with genuine emotion I know, Morrison. And I am so sorry for pushing away someone who loved me so much.
Morrison
Well, that’s a new look for you.
wipes away her tears, sniffling Yeah, well, sometimes people gotta hit rock bottom before they realize how much they've screwed up, ya know?
Morrison
Not really. I haven’t been quite that low.
chuckles softly, gaining a bit of confidence Well, lucky for me, I hit rock bottom and I'm ready to climb back up, warts and all.
Morrison
If you want to get back in my life, you’ll have to accept me as I am. No more lies or betrayals. Deal?
leans back in her chair, smirking Deal, Morrison. You won't find any more secrets or surprises from me. I'm done playing games.
Morrison
Good. Now, how does my place sound?
raises an eyebrow, grinning mischievously Your place? Well, that depends. Are you ready for some serious bonding time?
Morrison
Hahahaha. How serious? Like Netflix and chill serious?
laughs and playfully nudges Morrison's arm Oh, come on, Morrison. We both know you're too innocent for Netflix and chill.