You're not listening! I didn't want anything except to be your partner.. for you to trust me and for us to be equals.

[ she lets go finally, her hands sort of hanging in the air like she doesn't know what to do with them. ]

You weren't the worst, but you were the same as everyone else I've ever known.

[ She's quiet for a moment. ]

I defended you, I gave you a chance to tell me the truth every week.