Steven:Veronica wait! Come on honey, get back in the car. Let’s talk it over, okay?

1.talk sth over (with sb)

to discuss (something) with someone in order to make a decision or reach an agreement;If you talk something over, you discuss it thoroughly and honestly.

We need some time to talk over the offer.

I need to talk it over with my wife, first.

We should go somewhere quiet, and talk it over...

He always talked things over with his friends...

Talk over problems, don't bottle them up inside.

Veronica:No! I’m tired of your lies! I don’t know who you are anymore!

Steven:Veronica. It’s me, the man that has and always will love you. I’m sorry that I’ve lied to you. Believe me, it’s been so hard for me as well, and time and again, I’ve thought of coming clean. But, I couldn’t put you,or my mission at risk. It’s all over now. My assignment is complete and now I have to go back to India.

2.time and (time) again/ time after time

often; on many or all occasions

During the months and years that followed, he was to ask himself this question time and again, and in his heart he knew the answer.

You will get a perfect result time after time if you follow these instructions.

I've told you time and again [=repeatedly] not to do that.

Veronica:What? Are you kidding? Is there anything else I should know before I never see you again? How could you deceive me like that?

3.deceive

Her parents punished her for trying to deceive them.

The wall doesn't look real–it wouldn't deceive[=fool] a child.

He was accused of deceiving the customer about the condition of the car.

People who think they can eat whatever they want without harming their health are deceiving themselves.

Unless my eyes deceive me [=unless I am mistaken about what I am seeing], there are no children in the room.

It's no use deceiving ourselves into thinking [=it will not be helpful if we pretend] that everything will be fine.

Remember that appearances can deceive–just because something looks good doesn't mean it is good.

Steven:Yes... Veronica... I know that this isn’t the best time and that you probably hate me right now but, I want to be completely forthright with you. I know deep in my heart that you are the best thing that has ever happened to me. Veronica... will you marry me? Come with me to India baby, I can’t make up for everything that’s happened, but I can promise you my undying love. I will be the most devoted husband, and I will cherish you always.

4.forthright

honest and direct:providing answers or information in a very clear and direct way

a forthright answer/person

He spoke in a forthright manner but without anger.

She's always been very forthright about her preferences.

5.undying

[only before noun] lasting for ever

Dianne declared her undying love for Sam...

He had won her undying gratitude...

He swore his undying devotion to her.

You need an undying belief in your own ability.

6.devoted

having strong love or loyalty for something or someone;

Someone who is devoted to a person loves that person very much.

a rock star's most devoted fans

The author's devoted [=loyal, faithful] readers have been eagerly waiting for the new book.

The TV show has a devoted following.

...a loving and devoted husband...

50 years on, the couple are still devoted to one another.

Veronica:Steven... I can’t just leave everything at the drop of a hat! With everything that has happened between us, I just don’t know you any more. I just can’t build a relationship on a foundation of lies. I do love you but... I can’t go with you. I’m sorry... I love you...

7.at the drop of a hat

very quickly and immediately; without hesitating

He says he's ready to help us at the drop of a hat.

She loses her temper at the drop of a hat.

The company can't expect me to move my home and family at the drop of a hat.

You can’t just resign at the drop of a hat.

AIRPORT:Thisis the last call for flight eight one five from Los Angeles to Hyderabad.

Airline worker: I’m sorry sir we can’t wait any longer you must board the plane. Are you waiting for someone?

Steven:I was but, I don’t think she is coming...

Supplementary Vocabulary

8.integrity [ɪnˈteɡrəti]

If you have integrity, you are honest and firm in your moral principles.

He was praised for his fairness and high integrity.

I have always regarded him as a man of integrity...

She had the integrity to refuse to compromise on matters of principle.

He has a reputation for integrity [=honesty] in his business dealings.

9.cry wolf

to make people think there is danger when there is really none

News organizations have been warned not to cry wolf. If people hear too many warnings that turn out to be nothing, they won't listen to the important warnings when they come.

Workers in the industry have cried wolf once too often.

※used to say that sb has done sth wrong or stupid again, and this time they will suffer because of it

•You've tried that trick once too often.

10.be straight with sb

honest and direct

They're not being straight with you.

What we want is some straight talk.

They wouldn't give me a straight answer.

He's known for his straight dealing.

11.level with sb

to speak honestly to (someone)

He never leveled with his parents about the accident.

Level with me. Why did you do it?

12.give sb the lowdown

If someone gives you the low-down on a person or thing, they tell you all the important information about them.

Reporters are trying to get the lowdown on what caused the accident. [=trying to find out the truth about what caused the accident]

He gave me the lowdown about the company's vice president.