[Well. That's it, then. She asked him to explain what happened and he obliged, even if he didn't have to.
One second becomes two, then three, then suddenly a whole minute passes and Jade realizes that she's just been standing there staring at her feet, unsure of what to do.
Wordlessly, she steps forward, opening her arms and embracing her friend.]
Dave, I know I couldn't control my involvement in this. But I am still sorry for hurting you--whatever horrible, hurtful things I said--or she said though me--none of it was true. I hope--I really hope there is another version of me out there that is going to help fix this. Because...it looks like it's game over but, there is still something worth fighting for.
[She squeezes, pressing her face into his shoulder.]
It's you, Dave. You, John, Rose, our teen parents, all of you are what makes it worth continuing to fight. I think we will not remember this conversation if we go home, but I want you to be sure in your heart that I feel this way and that will not change.
[...]
But, for now, let's start our new game here and be happy. Maybe it's not exactly the reunion we were expecting, but we are still together at least.
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One second becomes two, then three, then suddenly a whole minute passes and Jade realizes that she's just been standing there staring at her feet, unsure of what to do.
Wordlessly, she steps forward, opening her arms and embracing her friend.]
Dave, I know I couldn't control my involvement in this. But I am still sorry for hurting you--whatever horrible, hurtful things I said--or she said though me--none of it was true. I hope--I really hope there is another version of me out there that is going to help fix this. Because...it looks like it's game over but, there is still something worth fighting for.
[She squeezes, pressing her face into his shoulder.]
It's you, Dave. You, John, Rose, our teen parents, all of you are what makes it worth continuing to fight. I think we will not remember this conversation if we go home, but I want you to be sure in your heart that I feel this way and that will not change.
[...]
But, for now, let's start our new game here and be happy. Maybe it's not exactly the reunion we were expecting, but we are still together at least.