[ These are...somewhat familiar things. Not exactly the same, but enough for her to get a strong feeling of understanding. ]

Like...you had to give them an excuse to even give a shit. [ She nods slightly. It's— ]

Yeah. I...understand. ...That's...I think...why I fell so hard for Rachel. When no one else tries, it doesn't... It all kinda feels like a...shooting star, like something you hear about, but don't really...see. When it comes around, you just... You can't believe it's real.