“I've always prided myself on being the best. I had to be number one. I had to win. I collected prizes and awards because I saw them as a reflection of my self-worth, and I thought nothing tasted better than victory. Then I met you." .... "And everything else...faded. We've been through some dark times, but you were always the brightest part of my life. Even when we broke up. Even when I walked out. Just knowing you existed somewhere in this world was enough."...."I never really lived before you. And I don't want to imagine living without you.".... "Stay with me, love. Please.”