EPISODE 12
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Scene 69 : A New Beginning
(INT. BLACKWOOD MANSION – LIVING ROOM – DAY)
The sun is setting over the horizon, casting a warm glow through the grand windows. Kara and Sebastian sit together on the couch, a rare moment of quiet between them. The battle with Isabelle is over, and the chaos has settled. But the aftermath is still heavy in the air.
Sebastian glances at Kara, his expression thoughtful.
SEBASTIAN
(softly)
You’ve done it. You’ve taken everything from her.
Kara’s gaze is steady as she meets his eyes. The power she holds now is undeniable, but it’s not the only thing that matters. Not anymore.
KARA
(slowly)
I did it for us, Sebastian. You think you know who I am, but there’s so much more to me than you could ever imagine.
Sebastian turns toward her, his voice quiet but intense.
SEBASTIAN
(tightly)
What does that mean, Kara? What do you want from me? What do you want from us?
Kara looks down at her hands, contemplating her next words. The truth has been revealed, and now there’s nothing left to hide.
KARA
(sighs)
I did it for you. For us. But there’s one thing you need to understand. I didn’t just marry you for the empire, for the status. I did it because I believed in something. I believed in us.
She meets his gaze with unwavering determination.
KARA
(firmly)
But you need to prove to me that you’re ready for this life. For what’s coming next.
Sebastian stands, walking over to her, his face a mask of contemplation.
SEBASTIAN
(softly)
What’s next, Kara?
KARA
(slowly)
We build this empire—together. But I’m not doing it for you, for your approval, for anything else. I’m doing it for me. And if you want to be part of it, you’ll have to prove that you’re worthy of standing beside me.
Sebastian watches her, the realization hitting him like a wave. He thought he knew who she was—he was wrong. But as the pieces fall into place, he realizes something else: this woman, the woman who once seemed distant and unapproachable, is the one who holds all the cards.
SEBASTIAN
(quietly)
I will prove it, Kara. I’ll prove that I can be the man you deserve.
Kara smiles faintly, but it’s a smile that speaks volumes.
KARA
(firmly)
Then we’ll begin
Scene 70: Kara Warming Up to Sebastian
(INT. BLACKWOOD MANSION – PRIVATE STUDY – NIGHT)
The mansion is quiet now, the chaos of the past few weeks finally settling into a calm, but tense, quiet. Sebastian is sitting behind his desk, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the wood. His eyes, usually cold and unreadable, are focused on a set of papers, though his mind is miles away.
Across the room, Kara stands by the window, her silhouette framed by the soft glow of the evening sun setting outside. Her expression is unreadable, though there's a hint of exhaustion behind her eyes. The battles they’ve fought together have been exhausting—mentally, emotionally, and physically—but they’ve come out victorious.
SEBASTIAN
(quietly, breaking the silence)
It’s been a hell of a few weeks, hasn’t it?
Kara doesn’t respond right away. She takes a slow breath, looking out at the view, but there’s a noticeable shift in her posture—a softening, like she’s finally letting her guard down.
KARA
(softly)
Yeah. I didn’t think we’d make it this far.
Her voice is calm, but there’s a vulnerability there that Sebastian doesn’t miss. She’s been through so much—far more than he could ever imagine—and yet, despite everything, she stands strong. He watches her for a long moment, something akin to admiration in his eyes.
SEBASTIAN
(standing, his voice gentle)
You’ve been incredible. You knew exactly what to do at every turn.
Kara turns, her gaze meeting his. For the first time in what feels like forever, there’s no coldness between them. No distance. Just a quiet understanding.
KARA
(quietly)
You weren’t so bad yourself.
Sebastian's lips curl into a slight smile, and he steps closer.
SEBASTIAN
(softly)
You know I don’t like feeling like I owe anyone anything. But you—you—made this happen. Without you, none of it would’ve worked.
Kara exhales sharply, a trace of emotion flickering across her face. She’s always been so independent, so determined to do everything on her own. But with everything that has happened, with everything she’s learned about herself—and about Sebastian—there’s a new, quieter sense of acceptance beginning to take root in her heart.
KARA
(softly, a touch of vulnerability)
I didn’t do it just for me. I did it… for you, too. Even after everything.
There’s a long pause, a heavy silence hanging between them. Sebastian watches her, his gaze steady, almost searching. He knows that this moment, however small, is a breakthrough. She’s finally beginning to open up, to allow him into the space she’s guarded so fiercely for so long.
SEBASTIAN
(quiet, almost a whisper)
I know.
He steps closer to her, his voice low but earnest.
SEBASTIAN
I’ve never met anyone like you. You’re not just strong—you’re... so much more.
Kara’s breath catches at his words. The sincerity in his voice shakes her, and for the first time in a long while, she feels her walls begin to crumble—bit by bit.
KARA
(softly, with a hint of vulnerability)
I don’t forgive easily, Sebastian. You know that.
SEBASTIAN
(nods, determined)
I’ll spend every day for the rest of my life making up for the things I did to you. I know it won’t be easy. But I need you to know that I’ll always have your back—from now on.
There’s a quiet sincerity in his eyes that’s almost too much for Kara to bear. It’s raw. It’s real. And it’s what she’s been waiting for. She looks at him for a long moment, silently assessing the man standing before her—the man who once broke her heart, but who now seems to be putting everything on the line to win her back.
Finally, she steps closer to him, the space between them shrinking with each heartbeat. When she speaks again, her voice is soft, but the steel in it is unmistakable.
KARA
(sincerely)
I never wanted to need you. But I realize now… maybe we both do.
Her words hang in the air like an unspoken promise, one that they both know will take time to fulfill. There’s still work to be done, both between them and with the world around them. But the seeds have been planted—the foundation for something deeper, something stronger.
Sebastian reaches out, gently brushing a strand of hair from her face. The simple touch is enough to send a shiver through Kara, and she stands still for a moment, allowing herself to feel the warmth of the gesture.
SEBASTIAN
(softly)
I’ll prove to you that you can trust me. That you can trust us.
Kara looks up at him, her heart racing in a way it hasn’t in a long time. The trust she’s been building, the walls she’s been breaking down, all seem to be converging in this single moment. And for the first time, she’s ready to take the next step.
KARA
(whispering)
I’ll be watching, Sebastian. But maybe… just maybe, I’ll let you prove it.
He smiles, that rare, genuine smile she’s seen only a few times before. It’s not a grin of triumph, but a smile of hope—a smile that makes her heart race in a way she’s not used to.
SEBASTIAN
(softly)
I’ll spend my whole life proving it.
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(INT. BLACKWOOD MANSION – NIGHT)
Later, as they sit together in the dim light of the mansion, the distance between them has shrunk significantly. The unspoken tension that once defined their relationship is now replaced by something softer, more intimate. They’re not there yet, but they’re taking the first steps. They’re learning to trust each other, learning to be more than just partners in name—they’re learning to be partners in life.
The soft clinking of glasses fills the air as they share a quiet drink together. The warmth of the fire crackles in the background, and in this moment, for once, Kara allows herself to breathe, to hope, and to trust.
The battle is far from over, but they’ve won the war for their hearts.
And that’s all that matters.
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