GIMMEL-BET
In different times, under different circumstances, I would have come with you because I still love you and care about you.
REISH-ALEF
You don't need to go with me into the darkness. You have Samach-Vav now, he's your partner, and with him, you'll survive. You don't need to worry about me anymore. I've finished my life here in this community.
Silence prevails. Gimmel-Bet runs out of words.
GIMMEL-BET (QUIETLY)
I wish you all the best. I loved you.
She approaches and kisses him on the cheek. He remains unresponsive.
REISH-ALEF
Go away! I wish you success.
He lies down on his bed, his face turned to the wall.
INT. DINING ROOM – DAY
Reish-Alef stands in the dimly lit dining room, half-shadowed. Shin-Bet is facing him.