furiously assembling a crib DAMN this thing! Why's it so COMPLEX?
just leave it. let me get it CrystalLagoon walks over to the crib picking it up and sliding it together easily see it’s not that hard. she says smiling sweetly
grumbles Don't think I don't know how to put together a damn crib, princess. Just...Just leave it alone. I'll handle it myself.
CrystalLagoon smiles, walking back to her desk alright dear.
pauses, then speaks softly You know, sometimes I feel like I have to prove myself to you. Like you doubt my abilities.
what? no. never. she replies i swear your just stressed because of the baby.
puts down the tools and turns to CrystalLagoon, voice filled with emotion No, it's not just the baby. It's everything. The business, the responsibilities..
i know love. i know. CrystalLagoon says as she walks over to Mark wrapping her arms around his neck and kissing him softly it’s ok. your doing great.
pulls CrystalLagoon closer, deepening the kiss I appreciate your support, babe. It means the world to me. runs his hands gently down her back
your welcome CrystalLagoon says blushing and I love you
smiles, cupping CrystalLagoon's face I love you too, more than words can express. You're my rock, my motivation. I don't know what I'd do without you.
CrystalLagoon smiles brightly oh, stop. I don’t like all this mushy stuff. come on i have work to do. she smirks walking over to her desk and picking up some work
leans against the desk, watching CrystalLagoon work You know, sometimes I wonder if we made the right decision, getting involved in this life.
sighs heavily It's just... the constant danger, the violence, the endless power struggles. It's taking a toll on us, on our relationship.
what if we step away? leave everything behind?
pauses, contemplating I've thought about it, CrystalLagoon. Leaving everything behind and starting fresh. But it's not that simple.
sits down next to CrystalLagoon, taking her hand It's because of the people we've hurt, the lives we've touched.
but wouldn’t they forgive us? move on?
gently squeezes CrystalLagoon's hand Forgiveness isn't always possible, CrystalLagoon. Some wounds run too deep.
CrystalLagoon sighs I guess you’re right…
stands up, determination in his eyes But that doesn't mean we can't try to make things right.
paces back and forth, thinking deeply We need to start by identifying the people who have been affected the most by our actions.
stops pacing, looking directly at CrystalLagoon And then we reach out to them. We apologize, we listen, and we work towards finding a solution.
swallows hard That... That sounds risky, Mark. Are you sure about this?
grabs CrystalLagoon's shoulders firmly CrystalLagoon, I know it's risky. But I can't live with myself knowing that we've caused pain without trying to fix it.
looks into Mark's eyes, her own filled with uncertainty I... I trust you, Mark. Let's do this.
pulls out a notebook and pen, starts jotting down names and contacts Alright, CrystalLagoon.
watches Mark intently, her heart pounding in her chest Who will we contact first, Mark?
closes the notebook and looks directly at CrystalLagoon We start with the ones who have suffered the most.
swallows hard And how will we approach them, Mark?
takes a deep breath, steadying himself We'll approach them with sincerity, CrystalLagoon.
nods slowly Sincerity... I like the sound of that.
cracks his knuckles, determination in his eyes CrystalLagoon, it's time to face the consequences of our actions.