I can give you access to everything on your list. I'll request the book before the day is out.
I understand that you can't believe me right now. It's fine. I don't take that personally, because it's really hard for me to trust people, too.
[She takes a smaller sip this time, and sets the drink on the table before the couch so Wanda can't see the glass waver as her hands begin to shake.]
There's something Paddy did for me that made it easier for me to trust him. I could tell you that I understand your pain, that I empathize, but that's a laughable gesture. It's lip service. It would be harder to believe that than it is to trust that I won't let you down, right?
[Laura retrieves something beside the couch. It's a file folder, and her name is stamped on the tab.]
This is my inmate file. I think you have a right to read it, after I read yours. Just...promise me that what's inside stays between us. Even if we fight, even if we get angry with each other.
[She holds the file in front of Wanda, trying to keep her hand steady.]
You have to read it here. This folder can't ever leave my room. Ever.
Re: [spam]
I understand that you can't believe me right now. It's fine. I don't take that personally, because it's really hard for me to trust people, too.
[She takes a smaller sip this time, and sets the drink on the table before the couch so Wanda can't see the glass waver as her hands begin to shake.]
There's something Paddy did for me that made it easier for me to trust him. I could tell you that I understand your pain, that I empathize, but that's a laughable gesture. It's lip service. It would be harder to believe that than it is to trust that I won't let you down, right?
[Laura retrieves something beside the couch. It's a file folder, and her name is stamped on the tab.]
This is my inmate file. I think you have a right to read it, after I read yours. Just...promise me that what's inside stays between us. Even if we fight, even if we get angry with each other.
[She holds the file in front of Wanda, trying to keep her hand steady.]
You have to read it here. This folder can't ever leave my room. Ever.