In which Neve keeps texting her deceased friend's number, at first in order to cope with the loss, and later on, as a force of habit. After four years, she is about to stop, but suddenly, the number responds.
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FRI | 9:44 AM
Neve: Lorenzo...
Lorenzo: I'll be here I'll take care of you Both of you
Neve: Okay lang ba talaga? Wala 'to sa plano 😢
Lorenzo: I'll be grateful if that's true Because you'll give me a family. A true one
Neve: Pero 'di ba? Sabi mo sa 'kin noon na 'di ka interesado magkapamilya? O marriage ba 'yon?
Lorenzo: You're different
Neve: Tatanggapin mo kami? Babaguhin mo plans mo para sa 'min?
Lorenzo: You're all I ever wanted Why wouldn't I?
9:50 AM
Lorenzo: Love, answer the call
Neve: Wag muna. Kailangan ko lang magpakalma. Sure ka bang okay sa 'yo???
Lorenzo: Yes Baby, I can't marry you but I'll give you all of me I can't give you my name but I promise to give you everything else You understand, right? The best thing I can do for you is to keep you away from my family?
Neve: Gano'n? Okay sa 'yo bigyan kita ng pamilya pero 'di mo gagawin 'yon para sa 'kin?
Lorenzo: Let's talk properly, please
Neve: 'Wag na muna. Matutulog na lang muna ako.
Lorenzo: Neve...
Neve: Wag mo muna ako kausapin, please. Mataas lang emosyon ko. Aayos din ako mamaya.
Lorenzo: I'm sorry...
Neve: 'Wag kang mag-sorry. Lagi ka na lang nag-so-sorry 😓 Nakaka-pressure din. Balikan na lang kita maya. Kailangan ko lang mag-isip.
Lorenzo: Alright, love Let's talk when you're ready
