"I know I haven't earned that chance."
Lucy stares at him for several long seconds.
When she finally speaks, her voice is quiet.
"I don't know if I can trust you again."
Frank nods.
"I know."
"You hurt me for a long time."
Another nod.
"And because you couldn't let go..." She swallows. "I almost died."
The words hang between us.
Frank's eyes close.
"I know."
"I'll never forgive myself for that."
Lucy wipes another tear from her cheek.
"I can't pretend everything's okay just because you apologized."
"You shouldn't."
"I can't come back here and act like nothing happened."
"I wouldn't ask you to."
She studies him for another moment.
"I need time."
"As much as you need."
"And things are different now."
She slips her hand into mine.
"I'm with Tiny."
Her fingers tighten around mine.
"I'm building my own life."
She lifts her chin.
"You don't get a say in that anymore."
Frank nods immediately.
"I know."
