After an evening of drinking, reminiscing about old times, and simultaneously laughing and crying with Tahani and Janet, Eleanor was ready to say goodbye.
- I can't believe you're going to Michael, chirped Tahani. I'm going to miss you so very much.
- I'm going to miss you too, you beautiful giraffe. Come here.
The women hugged each other tightly, sharing a tearful goodbye.
- Janet, care to accompany me to the Judge's chambers? asked Eleanor sticking her hand out.
- It would be my honor, replied Janet grabbing her hand.
Just before they entered the Judge's quarters, Janet pulled on her hand to ask her to stop.
- I just want to say a few things. First, you, Eleanor Shellstrop, are an amazing woman, I love you and I am going to miss you so much.
Eleanor hugs her tightly.
- I love you too.
- Second, you are the best thing that has ever happened or could have ever happened to Michael. I know it, he knows it, and deep down, you know it too.
Eleanor smiles feeling a bit confused.
- That's very kind of you to say but I think it might be the other way around.
- Exactly. It's both ways around and that's kind of the point.
Eleanor looks at her questioningly.
- What are you trying to say, babe?
- Just... take care of each other. It's all that matters.
Eleanor opens her mouth to speak but doesn't quite know what to say so she just squeezes Janet's hand and walks through the door.