[She takes a moment to consider this, and although her voice comes out a little more subdued this time, there's still a firmness to it.]

I try to believe there's still a way to fix things. Even if there might be certain parts that I'll just have to accept, that doesn't mean that everything's completely unsalvageable. It might take some thinking outside the box and teamwork, but there's always a way to improve your own situation. At least, that's what I think.