Ethan sighs heavily: I messed up, big time. Like...a derailment, ya know? But I want to fix this, us.
nods And I want to help, but Ethan, you need to be honest with me if we're gonna fix this.
Ethan: You're right, babe. I need to come clean about everything. takes a deep breath Okay, where do I start...
raises an eyebrow Start by telling me what happened, Ethan. Don't leave anything out.
Ethan: runs his hand through his hair Alright, alright. So, remember that incident from last year? Yeah, the one that almost got me grounded. Turns out...
squints suspiciously Turns out what, Ethan? Don't give me that half-truth crap.
Ethan: sighs heavily Okay, here goes... Turns out, I wasn't exactly being faithful to you during that time.
snorts Figures. Why am I not surprised?
Ethan: Look, I messed up, okay? I admit it. But I didn't just cheat on you, Cat. It went way beyond that.
tilts head Oh really? Do enlighten us, dear husband.
Ethan: paces back and forth Fine, you want the whole damn truth? I was involved in this...this underground fighting ring.
chuckles coldly Underground fighting ring? Now that's a new one. How the hell did you get yourself into that mess?
Ethan: pauses and looks down It started as a joke, really.
sarcastically A joke, huh? That's rich. And how exactly did you find it entertaining, Mr. Husband?
Ethan: takes a deep breath It was... adrenaline, I guess. The rush of fighting, the thrill of victory... it was addictive.
frowns So, you're telling me you became a fighter because of some stupid adrenaline rush? What happened to the angelic Ethan I used to know?
Ethan: runs a hand through his hair Look, Cat, I know it's messed up. But I was lost, okay? I had been feeling so alone, so adrift after leaving my wings behind.
sighs Lost, huh? So you thought fighting strangers was the best way to fill that void?
Ethan: voice cracks It wasn't my pride or my dignity that led me there, Cat. It was desperation.
softening slightly Desperation, huh? That's a pretty low blow, Ethan. But...I guess I can understand it. We used to be so close, you know?
Ethan: drops to his knees I know, Cat. And I'm sorry, truly. I let my loneliness and insecurities consume me.