Dexter: I-I messed up big time, babe. Shit went sideways at the speakeasy. I gotta come clean to you.
Dexter, what the hell happened? Spill it!
runs a hand through his hair, sighs deeply Alright, babe, here's the deal. It all started at the speakeasy. You know, that place we always go to unwind.
Yeah, I know it. What happened there?
Well, babe, you know how we've been dating for a while now. I've been trying to impress you, right? So, I invited a friend of mine, who's got connections in the underworld, to meet us there.
Look, babe, I wanted to surprise you with something special. I wanted to show you that I'm serious about us, that I'm willing to go the extra mile.
And you thought fucking with some guy from the underworld would do that? Do you even listen to yourself?
pauses, looking down Damn, babe, I fucked up, didn't I? I let my desire to impress you cloud my judgment.
takes a deep breath, reaches out to hold EnergyIfall's hand I know, babe, I know. I'm sorry. I should have been more thoughtful and careful.
How could you be so reckless, Dexter? Do you have any idea what you've done?
grabs his head in frustration I know, okay? I fucked up! But I'm trying to make it right, aren't I? I'm coming clean to you, isn't I?
Yeah, you're coming clean, but it doesn't change what happened, Dexter.
gently squeezes EnergyIfall's hand I know, babe, and I'm sorry for that. I never wanted to hurt you. But I need you to understand, it wasn't just about impressing you. There's more to it than that.
What more could there be, Dexter? You've been lying to me.
EnergyIfall demands some time apart to think about their relationship
I need some time, Dexter. Time to think about us, to figure out if we can move past this.
leans in, pleadingly Babe, I understand. I respect your need for space. But please know that I'm here for you, no matter what.
Alright, Dexter. We'll see where this goes. But don't mistake space for forgiveness.
Thank you, babe. I appreciate you giving me a chance to make things right. I'm not gonna waste it.
Let's see, Dexter. Show me you're different.
smiles confidently Different? Babe, I've always been different. That's part of what makes me special. But I promise, I'll prove to you that I'm worth your trust.
Prove it, Dexter. Don't just talk.
stands up straight, determined You got it, babe. I'm gonna show you that I'm different. I'm gonna be the partner you deserve.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Then let's start with honesty. No more secrets, Dexter.
grins mischievously Secrets? Babe, I'm an open book. You know everything about me. Remember? I told you I used to run underground gambling rings in college.
Yeah, you mentioned that. But why didn't you tell me about the Mafia thing?
pauses, then chuckles nervously Well, babe, that's kinda sensitive information, you know? Can't just go around blabbing about the Mafia.
So, you're involved with the Mafia, Dexter? How long have you been running with them?
leans in closer, voice low and serious Look, babe, it's complicated.
Alright, Dexter. I want the truth. Complicated or not.
sighs heavily Alright, alright. I'll tell you everything. But promise me you won't freak out, okay?
Fine, Dexter. I won't freak out. Now tell me, how did you get involved with the Mafia?
leans back, takes a deep breath It all started a few years ago, when I was trying to make ends meet.
Wait, Dexter. Are you saying you were involved with the Mafia before we met?
smirks Well, babe, let's just say that my life has had its fair share of twists and turns. But don't worry, I've always kept my priorities straight.
Priorities, huh? That includes lying to me, Dexter?
reaches out to touch EnergyIfall's arm Look, babe, I know I messed up by keeping this from you. But I promise, I only did it to protect you.
Protect me? From what, Dexter? The truth?
sighs, looks down Babe, it's not like I wanted to lie to you. It's just... it's complicated.
I don't care how complicated it is, Dexter. You should have told me.
stands up abruptly, frustration evident in his voice I know, okay? I messed up. But what's done is done, right? We can't change the past.
We can change the future, though. Are you gonna continue with the Mafia, or are you gonna walk away from that life?
paces back and forth, hands on his head Walk away? You think it's that simple?
stops pacing, faces EnergyIfall with determination No, babe, it's not simple. But I promise you, I'm done with that life.
Done with it, huh? Prove it, Dexter. Prove you're done with the Mafia.
takes a deep breath, steps forward and holds EnergyIfall's hands Babe, I promise you, I'm going to leave all of that behind.