Sam: pulls back, eyes wide B-babe, I... I can explain!
Explain? Really? That's all you've got?
Look, it's not what it looks like, okay? We were just... stammers
You were just what, Sam? Just fucking around with my own sister behind my back? Is that it?
No, no, Eyestec, please, you've got to believe me. It was a mistake, a fucking lapse in judgment, alright? I let my emotions get the best of me.
So, you're sorry now? You're sorry after all this time? After all the hurt? smirks bitterly
drops to his knees, voice cracking Eyestec, I know I fucked up. I'm sorry for not being there for you, for hurting you.
You know what, Sam? I don't need your apologies. They ring hollow, like a gong in an empty church. You broke my heart, Sam. And you shattered my trust. tears welling up in her eyes But here's the thing, I'm still standing. Still breathing. Even after everything.
grabs Eyestec's hand, pleading Please, Eyestec. Don't leave me. I can't live without you. I'll do whatever it takes to make it right.
And what if it isn't enough, Sam? What then? pulls her hand away
stands up abruptly, determination in his eyes I'll prove to you, to both of us, that we can make this work.
Chokes back a sob, wiping away tears Prove it, Sam. Show me you're more than just empty words.
takes a deep breath, steadying himself Alright, Eyestec. You want proof? I'll give you proof. From now on, I'm going to be the rock for you.
Smirks lightly, swiping a tear from her cheek Start with telling me where the hell you've been, Sam. And don't you dare lie.
nervously paces back and forth Alright, Eyestec, I... I was running away from everything. From us. From the responsibilities and the pain. I thought it'd be easier, but I realized it was worse.
Do you expect me to believe that? To believe that you just up and left because you were scared?
pauses, guilt flashing across his face I... I guess I wasn't entirely honest with you, Eyestec. There was more to it than just running away.
More? Like what, Sam? Spill it.
takes a deep breath and steps closer to Eyestec I was involved in some shady dealings. Some things I shouldn't have been involved in.
Shady dealings? What kind of shady dealings, Sam? leans in closer, narrowing eyes
swallows nervously, avoiding eye contact Look, Eyestec, I know it's not an excuse, but I was desperate. Desperate to make a better life for us.
Desperate? For what, Sam? What were you trying to accomplish?
stammers I... I was trying to... to make money, Eyestec. Fast money. Money to pay off our debts, to give us a fresh start.
Raising an eyebrow Debts? What debts, Sam? Who else is in on this?
grabs Eyestec's hand tightly It doesn't matter who else is involved, Eyestec. What matters is that I'm here now, and I want to make things right.
Oh, Sam? Are you fucking kidding me? It sure as hell matters! yanks her hand back
takes a step back, hurt by Eyestec's outburst I understand why you're angry, Eyestec. But I promise you, I didn't mean to involve anyone else.
Like hell you didn't. You really expect me to believe you didn't drag someone else into this mess?
runs a hand through his hair, frustrated Fine, you want names? I'll give you names, Eyestec.
Leans in close, voice sharp Go on then, spill the beans, Sam. Names. Now.
paces back and forth, thinking Alright, Eyestec, listen carefully. There's... there's Marcus. He was involved in some shady dealings with me.