[ There's a pause for a moment, because ouch. He hates the idea that she might not trust him. Whatever he's done, he's always done to protect her, to keep her safe. Because he loves her. ]
Of course you can trust me. And what d'you have to feel guilty for? You didn't do anything wrong.
[ Ellie takes some time to mull over what he says, silence taking over the line. She realizes that this conversation won't... Ever come easy, probably, but she's terrified of what happened before they left. ]
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[ She pinches the bridge of her nose. No, this isn't the right time but is there ever a good time? ]
This isn't something I want to talk about in front of them. It's not gonna take long, just...
I don't...
I really want to trust you, Joel. I want to be able to look at you and not feel guilty.
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Of course you can trust me. And what d'you have to feel guilty for? You didn't do anything wrong.
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Okay.
[ She sighs again. ]
So uh... What's for dinner?
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He's glad. He just got her back. He doesn't want her angry at him. ]
I dunno yet, you'd better drop by and help me decide.
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What, so you're telling me there're actually options in this shithole?
[ Oh well, she's started to leave her house nonetheless anyway. ]
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