[ He's about to chastise her for using the word "fate," but she beats him to it. And even then, what she says is so bizarre... how could she live the same cycle of events over and over again, doomed to failure? What tragedies does she keep on being unable to stop?

And yet, listening to her... it sounds like she's telling the truth. Like this has been weighing on her over and over again. ]

And each time something happens to you... you just end up back in this same scenario?

[ His fingers gently move along her head. Then, he lowers himself down to a seated position next to her, encouraging her to rest against him. ]

That sounds awful. I can talk all day about not giving up, but if what you're saying is true, then you've probably already heard me say it.