Florence stands on the edge of hope and heartbreak. A final attempt. One last winding of the key.

As the mechanism begins to tick, anticipation blooms into wonder. A heart made from a clock beats for the first time. Florence sings life into metal and spring, dreaming of thought, feeling, and connection. The chorus swells with belief. This time it will be real. This time it will last.

THIS IS REAL (MAKE BELIEVE REPRISE)

FLORENCE

There. That’s it. You’re ticking. You’re… oh, you’re ticking!

Verse 1

Now it’s time to wake you up,

A tick tock heart made from a clock.

Verse 2

One last try to make you real,

A clockwork heart will make you think and feel.

Chorus

This is real, I’ll make it true,

Paint the world in shades of you,

A ticking heart, wind it up,

To make it start.

Outro

Finally I’ve built a beating heart and soul,

(Rose gently sings with Florence)

Wake up, open your eyes,

My perfect prize, I’ve made you whole…

(A mechanical groan. Then — clang. The heart stalls. Rose slumps once more. Silence returns.)