[Oswald doesn't get very far before Lee's hand reaches out and takes hold of his arm, stopping him from making his exit for at least a moment.]
Oswald. [Her tone is soft and her eyes lock onto his, holding him on the spot.] Listen, I understand wanting to leave Gotham. I did it myself after I lost the baby so I get it and I won't be the one to tell you not to go if that's what you want.
But you can't run away from grief. You know this as much as I do. If you leave you will still be hurting, still miserable but you'll be alone. At least here you have someone who has already shown you loyalty and compassion.
Those are very rare things in Gotham.
[She lets go of his arm so she can wipe away a few tears that are tracking down her cheeks.]
Which I guess is another reason to leave....I just.... [She sighs heavily.] He's hurting too, as much as you are. Maybe you two could help one another through that pain.
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Oswald. [Her tone is soft and her eyes lock onto his, holding him on the spot.] Listen, I understand wanting to leave Gotham. I did it myself after I lost the baby so I get it and I won't be the one to tell you not to go if that's what you want.
But you can't run away from grief. You know this as much as I do. If you leave you will still be hurting, still miserable but you'll be alone. At least here you have someone who has already shown you loyalty and compassion.
Those are very rare things in Gotham.
[She lets go of his arm so she can wipe away a few tears that are tracking down her cheeks.]
Which I guess is another reason to leave....I just.... [She sighs heavily.] He's hurting too, as much as you are. Maybe you two could help one another through that pain.