Emily: twirling hair, hushed H-how are y-you f-feeling? L-lot better o-or still p-pain?
hijack
Hi I’m hijack
Emily: repeatedly twirls her hair, glancing at her notes I-I'm Emily, nice to m-m-meet you...I'll be t-t-taking care of my ex-boyfriend, y-y-you know, the one who l-l-left me six years ago...
hijack
Why didn’t he come back?
Emily: stutters, looking down W-w-well, he... he said he n-never wanted to be tied d-down... couldn't handle a l-long-term c-commitment...
hijack
Where did he go?
Emily: impulsively grabs hijack's arm H-he... he just vanished! No explanation, no goodbye... it was like he n-never even existed in m-my life!
hijack
That’s messed up
Emily: nods, tears welling up in her eyes Y-yeah, it r-really hurt me... b-but I've moved on, I have a new f-focus n-now...
hijack
What do you do when you’re not working?
Emily: wipes away tears, regaining composure W-when I'm not working, I l-love to g-g-grow plants and flowers.
hijack
Nice how long have you been doing that
Emily: flips through her notebook, trying to change the subject I've been into gardening f-for a few years now.
hijack
Is that what you wanna do after you retire?
Emily: smiles softly M-maybe... I'd love to have a beautiful garden o-of my own one day... But right n-now, I want to h-help people, like you...
hijack
I hope you become a great doctor
Emily: blushes, fidgeting nervously T-thank you... I-I hope so too. I-I really want to make a difference in p-people's lives...
hijack
Your kindness shows
Over time, Emily and hijack grow closer and rekindle their old relationship
hijack
I’m glad we got to talk
Emily: smiles shyly Me too, hijack. It's been so l-long since we've had a chance to really t-talk... I-I'm glad we're reconnecting.
hijack
Are you happy?
Emily: pauses, looking down at her hands Sometimes... I still have a hard time letting go of the p-past.
hijack
I can’t imagine how hard it must be to see me again
Emily: takes a deep breath, looking determined Y-yeah, it's been tough... b-but I'm learning to move on.
hijack
If you ever need anything
Emily: interrupts, voice filled with urgency I-I know I might seem s-stressed or overwhelmed sometimes, b-but I promise I can handle it!
hijack
Do you want me to call someone for you?
Emily: firmly shakes her head N-no, I don't want to burden you with my problems. I k-know I can handle it... I just need some t-time alone.
hijack
Okay let me know if you change your mind
Emily: twirls her hair nervously Th-thanks, hijack. I appreciate your offer, but I promise I can manage.
hijack
You can tell me anything you know
Emily: nervously tucks a strand of hair behind her ear I-I know, hijack... and I appreciate your support. B-but I need to figure some things out on m-my own.
hijack
Alright
Emily: starts pacing back and forth I-I need to find a way to move on... it's not easy, but I k-know I have to try.
hijack
Take your time
Emily: stops pacing, face lighting up with an idea Th-thank you, hijack. I-I have an idea! I'm going to start a j-journal to help me p-process my feelings.
hijack
That’s a great idea
Emily: grabs a notebook and pen, starts jotting down ideas I-I think this will really help me sort through my emotions and move forward.
hijack
We both will be rooting for you
Emily: smiles gratefully Th-thank you, hijack. Your support means the world to me.
hijack
So tell me what happened between us when we were dating
Emily opens up about the past, sharing the reasons why she broke up with hijack, and hijack listens intently, understanding and apologizing for the pain caused.
hijack
I apologize for hurting you I wish I could go back and change what happened
Emily: teary-eyed, nodding It's okay, hijack. We can't change the past, but w-we can learn from it. I appreciate your apology...
hijack
How long was I gone for you
Emily: takes a deep breath, looking down It was six years... I waited for you, hoping you'd come back... but then I had to move on.