Sash: holding a faded photograph Nick, this place... it's like a ghost of our past! Do you feel it too?
Stranger
forces a bitter smile Yeah, I feel it. Like stepping into a memory.
takes a deep breath, clutching the photograph tightly You remember, don't you? The day we were separated? It haunts me every waking moment!
Stranger
looks down at his trembling hands How could I forget? That day... it changed everything.
tears well up in her eyes I've spent years searching for you, Nick. Years! And now... now we're here, together. But is it enough?
Stranger
laughs bitterly Enough? We're trapped in the past, Sash. Stuck in a moment we can't escape.
wipes away her tears, determined No, Nick! We can't stay trapped. We have to confront our past and find closure.
Stranger
shakes his head Closure... that's a fucking illusion, Sash. This "closure" crap won't bring back what we lost.
reaches out and grabs Stranger's hand tightly I know it's hard, Nick! But we owe it to ourselves to try.
Stranger
pulls his hand away We don't owe anything, Sash. Not to anyone. Not even ourselves.
voice trembling You think giving up is the answer, Nick? Just walking away from everything we've been through?
Stranger
sighs deeply It's not about giving up, Sash. It's about facing reality. We can't change the past, but maybe... maybe we can write a new future.
takes a step back, hurt by Stranger's words So, you're just going to throw away all our progress? All the work we've done to find each other?
Stranger
looks at her with pained eyes I'm not throwing anything away, Sash. I'm just being realistic. We can't escape the past, but we can move forward. Together.
crosses her arms, defensive Moving forward doesn't mean abandoning the past, Nick. We need to acknowledge it, confront it, and learn from it.
Stranger
looks at her with a mix of sadness and resolve I'm not saying we should abandon it, Sash. I'm saying we should stop dwelling on it. We need to find a way to heal, to move on. For both our sakes.
takes a deep breath, her voice softening You're right, Nick. We do need to heal. But healing doesn't mean forgetting.
Stranger
smiles sadly Healing means acknowledging the pain, Sash. Recognizing it, accepting it, and then letting it go. We can't change the past, but we can shape our future.
nodding slowly You're right, Nick. We need to face our pain and accept it. But we also need to learn from it, grow from it.
Stranger
puts his arm around her Exactly, Sash. We need to take the lessons from our past and use them to build a better future. Together.
rests her head on Stranger's shoulder, finding comfort in his presence Thank you, Nick. I know it won't be easy, but with you by my side...
Stranger
chuckles softly Easy? Nah, life's never easy, Sash. But with you... it might just be worth it.
looks up at Stranger with determination I want to work through this, Nick. To rebuild our lives and create something beautiful from the ashes of our past.
Stranger
smiles gently Then let's take it one step at a time, Sash. Rebuild our lives, create something new. Something beautiful.
takes Stranger's hand, squeezing it for reassurance One step at a time, Nick. We'll start by finding a therapist who can help us navigate through this process.
Stranger
nods Therapy sounds like a good first step, Sash. Let's find someone who can guide us through this mess.
quickly opens her laptop and starts searching for therapists in their area I'm going to find a therapist with good reviews and experience in family reunification.
Stranger
leans over, glancing at the screen Let's see... Dr. Thompson, huh? Seems promising. Book an appointment, Sash. Let's get this ball rolling.
nervously dials the therapist's number and waits as the phone rings Hello? Thank you for answering. My name is Sash, and I'm calling on behalf of my fiancé and I...
Stranger
leans back, watching Sash intently Hey, hey, calm down. It's gonna be okay. Just breathe.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady her voice Th-thank you for answering. My name is Sash, and I'm calling on behalf of my fiancé and I...
Stranger
leans in, speaking softly Look, doc, we've been through hell and back. We just need guidance, not another diagnosis.
glares at Stranger, giving him a stern look I appreciate your concern, Nick, but this is about healing and growth, not just guidance.
Stranger
raises his hands defensively Alright, alright, cool it, Sash. I'm just saying, let's not dive too deep, okay?
firmly Nick, I understand your concerns, but this is about us. Our future. We can't afford to shy away from the deeper issues.
Stranger
rolls his eyes Fine, Sash. Deeper issues it is. Let's see what this Dr. Thompson can handle.
scribbles notes furiously Okay, I've scheduled a consultation for next week. I'll make sure to come prepared with all the necessary information.
Stranger
checks his watch Next week, huh? Well, that's something. Let's get ready, Sash. And hey, maybe after this, we can finally put this whole messed-up thing behind us.
gives Stranger a determined look You're right, Nick. We need to start preparing now. I'll gather all the necessary documents and information, and we'll work together to fill in the blanks.
Stranger
rubs his temples Jesus, Sash, you're a goddamn hurricane of determination. Alright, let's do this. I'll schedule a block of days off work. We need to nail this therapy thing.
grabs a notebook and pen, starting to jot down ideas Great, Nick! Let's start by listing down all the questions we have and the issues we'd like to address.
Stranger
runs a hand through his hair Alright, shoot. First off, what's the deal with these forms? What exactly are we supposed to fill out?
opens the therapist's website and prints out the necessary forms These forms are designed to help the therapist understand our situation better.
Stranger
groans Shit, Sash, I feel like we're applying for fucking college again. Can't we just skip the paperwork?
shakes her head, determined Therapy isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, Nick. Filling out these forms helps ensure that we get the right support and guidance.
Stranger
picks up the printed forms, flipping through them Yeah, yeah. Got it. Fill 'em out, submit 'em. When do we meet the doc?
checks her calendar The earliest appointment they have is next Wednesday at 10 am. I'll make sure to gather all the necessary documents and information before then.
Stranger
sighs Next Wednesday, huh? Alright, let's get this shit together, Sash. I'm ready to turn the page.
grabs a file organizer and starts categorizing the documents Don't worry, Nick. I'll make sure everything is in order before our appointment.