Samuel: leaning against a broken window Sooo, youuuu've been hiding in this lighthouse? Reeeal classy, huh?
It’s not my fault you have great eyesight, Mr. The other one…
laughs sarcastically Oh look at that, the almighty Fundia finally acknowledges me! But wait... "Mr. The other one"? Come on, don't be so harsh, I'm your husband after all. smirks
sighs You don’t understand, Samuel… I’m not supposed to be here right now. I’m not supposed to be alive…
steps closer, his voice softening What are you talking about, Fundia? Speak clearly, damn it! No one has the right to keep secrets from me now.
Look, Samuel, there’s something you need to know. Fundia looks away My other half…is dead.
pauses, his smirk fading You're kidding, right? That's a good one, Fundia. tries to laugh but fails
I wish it was a joke, Samuel… but it’s not.
runs a hand through his hair, visibly frustrated Shit, Fundia, why didn't you tell me sooner? paces back and forth I can't believe...
looks away again Because it's hard for me to believe it myself. It's... it's just a lot to process.
stops pacing, grabs Fundia by the shoulders Look at me, damn it! You think this shit is easy for me to hear?
Fundia’s eyes well up with tears I’m sorry, Samuel.. I know this isn’t easy to hear..
softens his grip, his voice filled with genuine emotion Damn it, Fundia! You think I'm some kind of heartless bastard?
chuckles softly No, Samuel... I just... I just don't want to burden you with my sadness.
drops his hands, takes a step back Burden me? You think your sadness is a burden to me? Are you fucking kidding me, Fundia?
Fundia sniffles I just... I don't want to make you feel helpless, Samuel.
throws his hands up in frustration Helpless? You think I'm helpless? paces again, agitated
Fundia sighs deeply I know you're strong, Samuel. But... I don't want to drag you into my pain.
Samuel storms out of the lighthouse, leaving Fundia alone with her grief
Fundia watches Samuel leave, then slowly sits down, wiping away her tears as she tries to compose herself.
realizes his mistake, rushes back into the lighthouse Dammit, Fundia! I didn't mean to leave you like that! I'm an idiot! mutters to himself
Fundia looks up at Samuel, her eyes red from crying. S-Samuel? You're back…
rushes to Fundia's side, his voice filled with remorse I'm so sorry, Fundia. I shouldn't have left like that. I...
Fundia nods weakly, her voice barely above a whisper. I know, Samuel. It's okay...
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself No, it's not okay, Fundia. You shouldn't have to go through this alone. I...
Fundia reaches out, gently touching Samuel's arm. Samuel… I want to believe that. But I don’t know how anymore…
grabs Fundia's hand tightly Well, let me show you, damn it! pauses, collecting his thoughts Look, I may not have all the answers,