I didn't make any eardrums bleed but you didn't miss much. I promise you're already hearing my best performances in private. But I think I helped some people and that was nice. [she laughs.] Funny story. A friend of mine told me to come up with a childhood dream so I said therapist. Ironic, huh? [she was sure it was just a coincidence but it had been nice nonetheless. like making her identity all the more real.] But we're fine. It's the last night. They can't fail me because I wanted to spend some time with you.

[it felt ridiculous to tell him she didn't agree. to argue about what she could and could not manage. she would simply take the nice sentiment and leave it at that.] If there is ever any reason to dress up then you'll be the first to see me. But only if I get to see you in a monocle.

[she gives him a look, teasing.] Is it so surprising to be excited to see me every day again? If you want me gone then you should have taken me up on the offer before. I could have been out of your hair.