INT. BETHANY’S LIVING ROOM – DAY
Sunlight streams through the windows, falling across a plush sofa where Bethany sits alone, clutching a pillow tightly. Her eyes are red from crying. The faint ticking of a wall clock fills the silence.
BETHANY: (breathes slowly) I… I need to steady myself…
INT. OUTSIDE BETHANY’S HOUSE – DAY
Jesse’s car screeches to a halt. He jumps out immediately — worry carved into his face — moving fast toward the front door.
JESSE: (breathless, anxious) Bethany… what happened?
INT. BETHANY’S LIVING ROOM – CONTINUOUS
Bethany opens the door trembling, steps aside to let him in. Tears pool in her eyes.
BETHANY: (voice breaking) Jesse… it was… it was bad.
She collapses onto the sofa, hugging the pillow tightly. Jesse kneels, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder.
JESSE: (soft, worried) Bethany… it’s okay. You’re safe now. Just breathe.
BETHANY: (sobbing) I… I didn’t mean for it to get this bad… I just… I couldn’t hold back.
Jesse pulls the pillow from her arms and wraps her in a protective embrace. She buries her face into his chest, trembling.
JESSE: (soothing) Shh… it’s okay. I’m here. You’re not alone.
BETHANY: (through tears) I fought with Lynette, Jesse… and… I got hurt.
JESSE: (angry, soft) Why didn’t you call me before it got this far?
BETHANY: (whimpering) I didn’t want to worry you… I thought I could handle it…
JESSE: (serious) Bethany… you don’t have to handle anything alone. Not ever.
INT. BETHANY’S LIVING ROOM – NIGHT
Her shoulders slowly relax as Jesse’s words sink in. The room is filled with the warmth of the late afternoon light.
BETHANY: (quiet) I’m so scared, Jesse…
JESSE: (steady) I know. But you’re safe now. I won’t let anything happen to you.
BETHANY: (soft, trembling) I don’t know what I’d do without you…
JESSE: (whispering) You’ll never have to find out. I’m not going anywhere.
ENDING / FADE OUT
The camera pulls back slowly. Bethany rests against Jesse — exhausted, vulnerable, but comforted. Sunlight fills the room, giving a gentle, hopeful glow.
BETHANY: (sniffles, faint smile) Thank you… Jesse… for coming so fast…
JESSE: (soft smile) I’d always come for you, Bethany. Always.
FADE OUT… TO BE CONTINUED…
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