[She nods as he explains his lack of a plan, and takes in a small breath. Her hands go to rest against her legs, and she can feel herself trembling. Logically, she knows Johnnie won't hit her or anything. But he might yell at her, and she needs to learn to just accept that's part of being in a relationship. Sometimes people might yell, and she can't always be so sensitive. She's still nervous though, but wants to assert how she thinks and feels.]

I've had some time to think it over just now, and I think you were wrong to snap at me like that. It scared me and made you sound like a jerk.

[There's a flinch right after she says it, like she's conditioned to bracing for impact. But there's never a need for it, and she relaxes with a shaky exhale.]

And I just think you should know that.

[Her hands flex against her legs, and she slowly moves to stand up, so she can pack away her journal and pen.]