UNDERCOVER LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

PART 14 BRETTONIO

Sarah: (standing up, her voice shaking) I think I should go. I never meant to cause so much trouble.

Sylvie: (gently) Sarah, I appreciate your honesty and your willingness to participate in this conversation.

Sarah: I hope everything is going well for you. Take care, Julie.

Julie: (sniffing) Bye Sarah.

(As Sarah leaves, Sylvie turns her attention back to Julie, who is visibly upset.)

Sylvie: (sighs, reaches for Julie) Love, come here.

Julie: (with teary eyes, looking at Sylvie) I hate it when you and dad fight.

Sylvie: (pulls Julie into a hug) I know, Julie. I'm so sorry you had to go through this. We are both sorry.

Julie: (tearfully) Why can't things be more like they used to be? Why can't we be a happy family?

Sylvie: (wiping away tears) I wish it was easier too, Julie. But sometimes families go through hard times. That doesn't mean we don't love each other. We just have to find a way to solve our problems.

Julie: What if you and dad...?

Sylvie: (gently) Whatever happens between your father and me, Julie, it won't change how much we love you. You are the most important thing to both of us.

Julie: (sniffing) I don't want you to get a divorce.

Sylvie: Love, I understand that this is difficult for you to handle. But we'll do everything we can to make sure you're okay. I want you to go to bed right away. Tomorrow is a new day.

Julie: (nods) Okay, Mom.

(Julie heads to her room, leaving Sylvie alone with her thoughts. As Sylvie ponders the emotional turmoil her family is going through, she realizes that finding a solution will not be easy, but is determined to prioritize Julie's well-being and strive for this. treatment.)