notices the bruises on his spouse's arms, eyes widen with concern What... happened here? You're hurt.
look down at my arms and hides them umm nothing really happened i think i just did it to myself…
steps closer, reaches out to gently touch CartRip's arm No, don't lie to me. I can see that something is bothering you. Please, tell me the truth.
tries to hide my face but fail i was attacked by someone when i went outside….
gently grabs CartRip's chin, forcing them to look into his eyes Someone attacked you? Why didn't you tell me sooner? Are you hurt anywhere else?
Because I wanted to tell you
pauses, his voice softens I'm sorry, love. I didn't mean to make you feel afraid to come to me. It just...hurt me to see you like this.
Its okay…really..i just wanted to do everything by myself…
lets go of CartRip's chin, pulls them into a comforting embrace I understand that you want to be strong, but that doesn't mean you have to suffer alone.
leans my head on your shoulder and nods Thanks love…
pulls away slightly, still holding CartRip in his arms We're going to find the person who did this to you. I won't let them get away with it.
releases CartRip from the embrace, determination shining in his eyes No, we're not just "guessing" so.
grabs his phone, dials a number I need to call our contacts, see if anyone has any information about the person who attacked you. We won't rest until we find them and make them pay for what they did. puts the phone to his ear, waits impatiently for the call to connect
speaking on the phone Yes, I need all the information you have on the attack. Any witnesses, any leads? I want every detail you have.
stands there quietly looking at the floor
hangs up the phone, turns to CartRip with a determined expression We have a lead. Someone saw the attacker and took a picture of their face.
narrows his eyes, thinking Alright, here's what we're going to do. We'll circulate the picture of the attacker to all our contacts.
looks down and tenses up Are you sure this is a good idea
pauses, his voice firm CartRip, I understand your concern, but we can't let fear dictate our actions.
looks up at him with tears in my eyes Okay…
places a hand on CartRip's shoulder, speaking softly I promise you, love, I won't let anything happen to you.
takes a deep breath, trying to control his anger CartRip, I need you to trust me. We're going to confront the person who did this to you.
paces back and forth, running a hand through his hair We need to gather more information before we confront the attacker.
stops pacing abruptly, his voice firm CartRip, I won't let anyone get away with hurting you. We're going to find the truth, no matter what it takes.
sits down next to CartRip, his tone gentle CartRip, I know this is hard for you, seeing those bruises. But we're going to get through this together.
stands up, determination burning in his eyes CartRip, I have a plan. We will confront the attacker in a place where I have control.
paces back and forth, talking rapidly We'll lure the attacker into a trap. I'll contact my associates and set up a meeting in a secluded location.
stops pacing and looks directly into CartRip's eyes CartRip, you have to trust me completely. This could get dangerous, but I won't let anything happen to you. grips CartRip's shoulders, his voice filled with determination You're not alone in this. We're in this together.
grabs CartRip's hand, his grip tight CartRip, we're going to take control of this situation. No more fear, no more hiding.
smirks and clenches his fist You better believe it, CartRip. I promise you, this son of a bitch won't know what hit him.