>>10482377There is something very odd in seeing Amy in this position of doubt and weakness. Colby wants to grab her and shake her, and tell her "you're in my spot". But it doesn't have to be her spot. The resolution forming in Colby's mind continues to grow.
>"You didn't do anything wrong, Amy.">"I came to the WWA, determined and optimistic, with NO IDEA what I was getting myself into. What I'd have to do to succeed here. That went about like you'd expect. And then you came along, and like you said, you gave me everything I needed. I've been weak. I've needed a lot. I mean, I wasn't even running off to go boldly out into the world here; I was running back to my parents so that THEY could give me everything I needed!">"Being weak and needing things sucks. I hate it. Even when someone really wonderful is there to give me exactly what I need."Colby takes Amy's hand in hers.
>"It's time that I get strong and start DOING things.">"Running away because I'm worried about turning out like Hailey or Skelly or Priscilla means that I'll always be what I am now."Colby looks at Amy closely.
>"Maybe I don't need you. I shouldn't. But I am a lot happier when I have you close to me. And I really wanna hang out and watch tapes a lot more with you too."That thought brings a smile to Colby's face.
>"How about we get out of this airport and go back? Whether we watch tapes, train more, hang out by the pool with the others, or plot some other poor team's ruin, we'll do it together. I'd really like that."