Debbie visits Felix one last time, thanking him for
everything he's done for her. "You've been my rock,"she says. "But I need to stand on my own now."Felix smiles, though his heart aches. "I'll always be here for you, Debbie. Even if it's just as a friend."
Debbie stands before the mirror, her reflection
staring back at her, not with uncertainty, but with
resolve. The arguments with Felix and Pasco still echo in her mind, but the weight of their expectations no longer feels suffocating. For the first time in a long while, she realizes she's been living for others, trying to meet their needs, their desires. But now, it's time for her to focus on what she needs. With a deep breath, she makes the decision. I'm stepping away. Not just from Felix and Pasco, but from the entire whirlwind that has defined her life for so long. She needs space—space to grow, to heal, to reconnect with herself.