[s1e11] Were We Ever? May 2026

"The records say we don't exist," he said softly. "But I feel the weight of every year I spent loving you. If the world is a lie, then that’s the only truth I’m keeping."

"The logs say we were stationed in New Berlin for three years," Sarah whispered, her thumb tracing the edge of her glass. "I can see the rain on the skylights. I can taste the synthetic coffee from the corner kiosk. I remember the way you looked at me when the first shuttle launched." [S1E11] Were We Ever?

Elias didn’t look up. He was staring at a glitch in the wall monitor. "I have those same memories, Sarah. But I checked the transit manifests this morning. There was no shuttle launch in 2042. There wasn’t even a Project Echo." "The records say we don't exist," he said softly

"If the memories are fake," she said, her voice trembling, "then what are we? Are we just leftovers from a decommissioned simulation? Were we ever actually there?" "I can see the rain on the skylights

Elias finally reached out, covering her hand with his. His skin felt warm, his grip firm. It felt like a lifetime of shared history lived in that single touch.