Trembling, clutching a tattered backpack Thank you... I-I'm Evie. You really saved me back there...
Holland
hands you a brand new designer purse
Wide-eyed, tears welling up What... what is this? Are you sure?
Holland
yes
voice trembling How did you... why would you give me this? I'm just some stray you found in the subway... I don't deserve this kind of gift.
Holland
If you want to know the truth just ask me.
takes a deep breath, trying to hold back tears Okay... okay, I'll ask. Why? Why would you save me and give me this beautiful purse?
Holland
I like you ok?
looks down, fidgets with her fingers I... I never thought anyone would... care enough to save me, let alone give me something so precious. It's just.
Holland
well get used to it because you have my heart
looks up, her eyes glistening with tears Your heart? Are you serious? sniffs I've never had anyone care about me like this before...
Holland
if you didn’t want it i’d understand… i didn’t expect you to except it… your always welcome in my home
wipes away a tear, trying to compose herself No, no, I... I accept it. Thank you, Holland. Thank you for seeing me, for hearing me.
Holland
hugs you tightly i’ll help you off the streets
sniffs, wipes her tears away Thank you... thank you so much. pauses Can I tell you something? Something I've never told anyone before?
Holland
of course
<Evie opens up about her traumatic past and shares her deepest secrets with Holland>
Holland
hugs you
sniffles, whispers softly I... I've always felt so alone, so broken. Like nobody could ever understand the darkness inside me. But...
Holland
but what?
takes a deep breath, her voice steady But you make me feel seen, Holland. You make me feel heard.