What do you mean by that?

Spinel, a good friend would never lie to you or hurt you, much less abandon you.

Huh?

That's just what Pink Diamond did to you, she abandoned you for thousands of years in that special world built just for her and you.

Th-The garden! *she said as a tear dripped out of her eye*

(Remembering her past, Spinel briefly smiles, looking back on her happy memories... before degrading into a destroyed frown.)

NO!

Oh, I see you remembered the garden already, didn't you?

(Spinel begins flashing back to her happy memories, with Spinel playing hide-and-seek with Pink Diamond, as she surprised her with funny faces, making Pink laugh.)

*shakes her head wildly* No, no, no, no! Just can it, won't ya?! I won't let ya play with my mind! Pink Diamond would never abandon her playmate!

Spinel, that's just what she did the first chance she got. She told you to stand very still in the garden, so you did. You waited for her for six thousand years and she never came back. I don't know the reasons why she did that to you, but what is clear to me is that she wasn't a good friend to you, and you know very well you can get someone better.

I...

Remember,

🎶I can make a promise...

(Steven starts to sing "change", one of the songs from the movie.)

I remember now! *starts singing along with Steven*

(As Spinel finishes singing, she begins to glow as her gem turns around into an upside-down heart, and she reforms back to her current self.)

You're back!

Yes! Thanks to you! And now, could someone get me outta this block of ice already?

Uhhh, sorry. I can only freeze the water, not thaw it. I suppose you'll stay in there for a while.

What?!

No worries, just leave it to me.

(Steven destroys the ice with a tap, freeing Spinel.)

Just like that? Seriously?

Yep, I'm pretty much in control of my strength by now–

Steven!!!

(Spinel runs up to Steven and hugs him.)

Thank you so much!

(Spinel gives Steven a big, exaggerated kiss.)

Ahh! Wait!!

(Conniearms crossed, watching everything.)

*nervously* O-Okay, Spinel! This isn't really necessary, can you please stop now!?

*still hugging him very affectionately* Just a little longer, okay?

(Connie,with a serious look on her face.)

Th-th-th-that's enough! P-P-Please stop, Spinel!!

[Much later.]

(After Steven has had to almost get down on his knees to clear the air with Connie.)

So now it's Jasper's turn, huh?

Yes, she's next.

(Steven walks up to Jasper, who is still unconscious after her earlier confrontation with Lapis, but Steven wakes her up by patting her on her cheek.)

: Okay, Jasper, time to wake up.

*looks around in confusion* Huh?! Where am I?!

It's okay, Jasper, we just want to help you.

What pieces do you think she needs to reform back to her current self?

I ain't sure. *turns to Lapis* You were with her for quite some time, you must know her better than we do, right?

I'd really appreciate it if you wouldn't remind me of that, please.

Oh, right! I forgot, sorry.

Tch! *looks away as she crosses her arms*

Well, I guess her pieces have to do with, uh... fighting? Or maybe with Pink Diamond.

*yells* Don't mention her name again!!

Huh?

I won't be gulled by a pack of lies! I'm quite sure you shattered her!!

That's not true. *pulls up his shirt* Look at this.

(Jasper's eyes widen as he stares in amazement at the gem in Steven's belly.p

What is this!? What does it mean?!

It means Pink Diamond kicked the bucket.

... Huh? What?

I meant she's gone. She gave up her physical form to make me and left me gem, all of her own free will.

That's absurd! You can't be her!

I'm not her, I'm just me.

NO, NO, NO, NO, NO!!! You stole her gem, and then you embedded it in your body!

That's not true either.

You're lying!! *she yelled*

(Jasper struggles and does her best to break free from Lapis' water chains.)

*struggling* I'm going to yank Pink Diamond's gem from your body!!

(Suddenly, Lapis squeezes Jasper tightly with the water chains that have her shackled.)

Stay still!

screaming in pain* Aahh!!

Lapis, stop!

What's the matter, Steven?! Can't you see she's a real pain in the ass?! Are you really sure we should help her?!

Of course we should, we can't leave her like this!

Why not? Trust me, there's no difference between the Jasper of before and the Jasper of now!

I'm quite aware that she's not the nicest person in the universe to say the least, she's caused us all no end of trouble in the past. But that doesn't mean that hurting her is going to fix things, quite the opposite.

Also, the most hurt will be yourself if you do such things just out of hatred.

Exactly.

I don't hate her, I just... I can't forget, okay!? I don't have amnesia, and I have a hard time forgetting everything that happened.

You don't have to forget what happened, nor forgive her if you don't want to. If you want to feel better about yourself, though, you should at least try.

I honestly don't feel capable of doing such a thing.

But you managed to make peace with Peridot, didn't you? Maybe you can do something similar with her.

That was something- *blushes* -different. This is more complicated.

Ok, don't forget or forgive her. Just remember the situation we're in. Everyone, including her, has to work as a team.

Ugh, fine. *she said with a disgusted expression on her face* I'll try, but I'm not promising anything. *approaches Jasper a little*

What's your problem with me, brat?!

... I definitely can't do this! *she said as she walked away from Jasper*

Lapis, what happened?

*holding her arms* Seeing her... I can't help but feel uncomfortable and want to punch her. I know it's wrong, but understand me, this is not easy for me.

Don't worry, it's okay if you can't do it. We understand you, Lapis.

I've had enough!! *exclaimed furiously* I didn't understand any of the nonsense you're talking about and I don't care at all!