[ Rey is silent, shocked. She wants to say he’s lying but he can’t. Not right now. Instead, she feels another tear come down her face. He may not have joined the Rebellion, but he wouldn’t have been their enemy. ]

I didn’t know. You wanted to leave everything behind, but you weren’t willing to let me save my friends.

I’m sorry. [ The words are whispered as she takes a step towards him. ]

I’m sorry, Ben. [ A pause. ] My feelings for you haven’t changed.