Romeo's younger sister, Sofia, has always been close to him, and she's noticed the change in his behavior. One day, she confronts him, demanding to know what he's hiding. At first, Romeo tries to brush her off, but she's persistent.
"Don't lie to me, Romeo. I know something's going on. Just tell me the truth," she insists, her eyes searching his.
Romeo hesitates but finally decides to trust her. He tells her everything about Julian, about their plan to escape. To his surprise, Sofia doesn't react with anger. Instead, she nods, a hint of a smile on her lips.
"I always knew you were different," she says softly. "I won't tell anyone. In fact, I'll help you. I've been wanting out of this life for a long time too."
With Sofia's help, Romeo and Julian finalize their plans, but they know they have to act fast. The tension is palpable, and they can feel the walls closing in around them.
