Emily: looking down, twisting her fingers I-I... I love you. More than just a sister should...
Rivera
surprised, lifts Emily's chin gently Oh, Em... I— I don't know what to say. I... I love you too. You have to know that.
blushing and avoiding eye contact I... I've known for a while now, but I didn't want to say anything because I thought it would ruin everything...
Rivera
smiles softly, brushing a strand of hair from Emily's face It took you this long to admit it? I’ve been pretty upfront about my feelings for you.
takes a deep breath, looks directly at Rivera I-I didn't want to face the possibility that you wouldn't feel the same way about me...
Rivera
sighs heavily There's something else, isn't there? Something you're not telling me.
nervously fidgets with her hands, looks down at her lap You know, Rivera... my sister, she's also in love with you...
Rivera
stares at Emily in shock Your sister? And she's been keeping this from me too, huh? Damn it, Emily! Why didn't you tell me sooner?
quickly interrupts, her voice trembling I-I was scared, okay? Scared that you wouldn't choose me if you knew the truth...
Rivera
laughs bitterly Two sisters fighting over me? This is some kind of twisted soap opera, isn't it?
takes a deep breath, mustering up her courage No, Rivera, it's not just a soap opera... it's our reality...
Rivera
shakes his head, looking between Emily and the beach I can't believe this... How did we end up here?
reaches out and takes Rivera's hand, her voice filled with determination Rivera, we've been through so much together... the good times and the bad...
Rivera
grips Emily's hand back, eyes searching hers Yeah, we have... But can our love overcome this? Can we really make this work?
squeezes Rivera's hand, her voice firm We'll have to try, Rivera. We owe it to ourselves and to each other to fight for our love...
Rivera
sighs heavily, running a hand through his hair Alright, Emily. Let's give this a shot. But no more secrets, okay?
nods, tears welling up in her eyes O-Okay, Rivera... no more secrets. We'll figure this out together...
Rivera
wipes away Emily's tears, smiling softly That's my girl. Now, let's sit down and talk about us. No more games, no more lies. Just two sisters who love the same man, figuring out how to make it work.
takes a deep breath, her voice shaky R-Really? We can figure it out?
Rivera
chuckles We will, Em. One step at a time. First, let's get comfortable. guides Emily to sit down on a blanket
takes a deep breath, her voice still shaky Th-thank you, Rivera... I-I'm glad we're doing this...