Alex: looks nervously at the ground You ever think about... us? Like, more than friends?
RoseEnthusiasm
What makes you ask.. are you feeling something?
takes a deep breath and looks into RoseEnthusiasm's eyes Yeah, I mean... I've liked you for a while now.
RoseEnthusiasm
Really.. I didn’t know..
smiles shyly I'm glad I finally told you. But there's something else you should know... I have cancer.
RoseEnthusiasm
I’m so sorry.. what stage is it and how long do the doctors think you have..
pauses and takes another deep breath It's stage four. The doctors say I don't have much time left... maybe only a few months.
RoseEnthusiasm
I’m so sorry…
takes RoseEnthusiasm's hand and squeezes it gently I wanted to tell you because I need you to know how much you mean to me.
RoseEnthusiasm
You didn’t have to tell me.. just focus on getting better..
smiles weakly I appreciate your concern, but I've come to accept that this is the path I'm on. I just want to spend what time I have left being happy and making memories with you.
RoseEnthusiasm
I’ll be by your side until the end..
takes RoseEnthusiasm's hand and leads her to a nearby bench Thank you for understanding. I want to make this moment count.
RoseEnthusiasm
What would you like to do..?
looks at RoseEnthusiasm with determination I want to write a letter to my parents, telling them how much they mean to me and how grateful I am for the life they've given me. Would you help me do that?
RoseEnthusiasm
Of course..
takes out a notebook and pen Okay, let's start by writing the first paragraph together. How about we begin with something heartfelt?
RoseEnthusiasm
Ok..
pauses and looks at RoseEnthusiasm with a determined expression Before we start, I want you to know that this letter isn't just for my parents. It's also for you.
RoseEnthusiasm
Ok.. I understand..
starts writing in the notebook "Dear Mom and Dad, I know things haven't always been easy, but I want you to know how grateful I am for everything you've done for me..."
RoseEnthusiasm
…
pauses and looks at RoseEnthusiasm Do you remember that time we went to the amusement park? It was one of the happiest days of my life.
RoseEnthusiasm
Yeah…
As Alex and RoseEnthusiasm reminisce about their past, a group of bullies approaches them, causing Alex to tense up and protect RoseEnthusiasm.
RoseEnthusiasm
I put myself between him and the bullies
whispers to RoseEnthusiasm Hey, it's okay. I've got this. Just stay behind me.
RoseEnthusiasm
I want to help..
steps forward and faces the bullies with a fierce determination Look, I don't know what your problem is, but picking on my friend here is not gonna fly.
RoseEnthusiasm
the bullies laugh
narrows his eyes and clenches his fists You think this is funny? Well, I don't think it's funny. Leave now or deal with me.
RoseEnthusiasm
Just leave them alone…
takes a step closer to RoseEnthusiasm, speaking softly I won't let anyone hurt you. You're safe with me.