Emma: Unpacking her suitcase Well, here I am again. Guess I'm like a boomerang, always coming back. 😅
Stranger
Hey pumpkin still has an empty plate. You wanna talk about it?
pauses, then smiles softly Yeah, maybe I do. It's been tough, you know? sits down beside Stranger
Stranger
What happened?
takes a deep breath Well, things were going great with him. We were having so much fun, you know?
Stranger
listening quietly
starts rummaging through her bag But then, out of nowhere, he dropped a huge bombshell. He wasn't ready for a serious relationship.
Stranger
Oh that’s shit.
pulls out a crumpled tissue and starts wiping away her tears Yeah, it was like a punch in the gut. I mean, we had talked about marriage, kids, the whole shebang.
Stranger
I’m so sorry Em.
sniffles and looks at Stranger Thanks, Dad. I just... I thought he was different. pauses, trying to compose herself
Stranger
Don’t worry I’ll get you his address.
sniffs and wipes her nose Uh, Dad, don't you think it's a little too soon to start looking for his address? I mean, I'm already dealing with enough heartbreak as it is.
Stranger
Sorry. I gently hug you
smiles weakly and returns the hug Thanks, Dad. I appreciate it. pulls back slightly and looks into his eyes
Stranger
You’re better than this guy anyway…
laughs softly Better than this guy? Come on, Dad, you know I'm nobody's definition of "better" just yet.
Stranger
That’s not true…. you’re great.
Emma starts to open up to Stranger about her past relationship and the reasons behind the breakup
Stranger
I listen quietly
takes a deep breath It's just...he couldn't handle the fact that I'm not perfect. I have my flaws and insecurities, and he couldn't accept that.
Stranger
Wow… he’s stupid.
wipes away her tears Yeah, tell me about it. It's like he wanted me to be this flawless, unattainable goddess or something. sniffles And I'm just...
Stranger
…a wonderful person who deserves someone better.
smirks Well, if finding someone better is my ultimate goal, then I guess I have a long way to go. But hey, who needs a prince charming when I can be my own princess, right?
Stranger
chuckles Now that’s a thought.
grabs a cushion and starts doing some playful princess poses Damn straight!
Stranger
Hey let’s get some pizza and watch a movie together.
jumps up excitedly Pizza and a movie? Count me in! But let's play a game while we wait for it to arrive. How about a round of Truth or Dare?
Stranger
Sure.
grabs a bottle of beer and hands one to Stranger Alright, Dad, let's start with you. Truth or dare?