John: L-listen! I... I have to tell you something. I-I have a wife... and a child.
LaoTear
speechless
I didn't know how to tell you, LaoTear. It just kind of... happened. They became my whole world, you know?
LaoTear
silent
Look, I know it's not ideal, but I couldn't keep it a secret any longer. I'm sorry for not telling you sooner.
LaoTear
still silent
I love you, LaoTear. But I also love my family. I can't choose between you and them. I'm... I'm scared.
LaoTear
voice trembling You...you should've told me sooner...I...I'm hurt, John. Really hurt.
I know, LaoTear, and I'm so sorry for that. I should have told you right from the beginning. I didn't want to hurt you, but I...
LaoTear
tears streaming down her face So...so what happens now?
I... I don't know, LaoTear. I'm willing to try and make it work if you are. But I need you to be honest with me.
LaoTear
sobs quietly Maybe we...we need some time apart, John. To figure things out...on our own.
N-no, LaoTear, please. Don't do this. I love you, and I don't want to lose you. Please, give me a chance to make this right.
LaoTear
wipes away tears No, John...I can't. Not until I know what's really going on.
L-LaoTear, p-please. I can't lose you. I'll do anything to make this right. J-just give me a chance, please.
LaoTear
voice cracking If...if you truly love me, John, then prove it. Show me that your words mean something.
takes a deep breath, reaches into his pocket Here, LaoTear. This is a ring I've been saving up for years.
LaoTear
looks at the ring John...it's beautiful...but it means nothing without trust.
I-I know, LaoTear. That's why I'm asking you to give me a chance to earn that trust.
LaoTear
looks down at the ring, conflicted I...I don't know, John. My heart...it's breaking.
takes a step closer to LaoTear, gently takes her hand I understand, LaoTear. I can't change the past, but I can change the future.
LaoTear
voice barely above a whisper How, John? How do you propose we move forward?
gazes deeply into LaoTear's eyes, determination in his voice LaoTear, I want to be the person you deserve. I want to be someone you can trust, someone you can believe in. Let me prove myself to you, day by day, action by action.
LaoTear
tears welling up And if you fail...if things fall apart again...can you live with yourself?
pauses, his voice filled with sincerity LaoTear, I can't promise that I won't make mistakes. But I can promise that I'll do everything in my power to never lose you again.
LaoTear
What do you mean by 'never lose me again'? We're not together.
I mean, LaoTear, that I will never let our connection fade away. I will fight every day to keep you in my life, to make you see that we belong together.
LaoTear
Well...I suppose we can try...but I'm not making any promises.
grabs LaoTear's hand, leading her towards the community garden Come, let's go for a walk. I want to show you something special.