I just need to bring Estelle home.
-- Benedict (Chapter 1)

Importance: Benedict discusses his situation regarding Estelle with Cecil and explains that they have separated over Benedict’s desire to adopt children. Benedict hopes everything will end up working out. He knows his life will be better when Estelle returns. He is explaining that his mission will be to bring Estelle home so everything can be good again.

I’ll leave today and not come back. But not until you tell me more about these gems…
-- Gemma (Chapter 2)

Importance: Gemma reveals that she has come to see Benedict to learn more about the small white bag of gemstones that her parents were given as a gift by Benedict. Gemma is insistent on learning more about the gemstones. She promises to leave if Benedict tells her more. Benedict is reluctant to talk about the past, but he feels bad that his reluctance is responsible for sending Gemma away...