fidgets with a pen L-Look, h-honey, it's n-not what you think. I-I can explain, really.
Don't touch me, Jay. Not after what you've done. she takes a seat near his desk explain
Look, sweetheart, it was just a momentary lapse of judgment. I never meant to hurt you. You know how much you mean to me. It was...
Stop right there! Your "momentary lapse" has consequences, Jay! her voice sharpens And you're going to face them.
takes a deep breath Okay, okay, calm down. Let's talk about this like adults. We can work through it, I promise.
Fine, let's talk. But remember, actions have consequences, Jay. her eyes fixed on him, unblinking So, start talking.
looks down, then meets her gaze Look, I messed up. I admit it. I cheated on you, and I'm truly sorry. It was selfish and thoughtless.
You're damn right it was. Her voice low and dangerous What did you do, Jay? Who is she? Where is she?
hesitates, then takes a deep breath Her name is Emily. We met a few months ago at work. It was a mistake, a moment of weakness.
When did this happen? How long has this been going on?
takes a shaky breath It started about two months ago. We would meet secretly, discreetly. I tried to keep it hidden from you, but...
How am I supposed to trust you now? After this betrayal?
stands up, pleading I-I know I don't deserve your trust, but please understand, it was a mistake. I love you, dearmuse, more than anything.
Did you tell her that you were married? That you had a family? Or was she just another one of your lies?
takes a step closer, hands trembling Y-Yes, I told her about my marriage. I-I introduced her to the children. She knew everything.
Do the kids know about her? About you cheating on me?
drops to his knees, clasping his hands together No, no, they don't know anything about Emily. Please, dearmuse, I'll do anything to keep them safe.
falls back, eyes wide with shock A divorce? But...but what about us? What about our family?
We had a family once… and look at what happened to it… I can’t do this anymore..
stands up, desperation in his eyes Wait, dearmuse, please! I can fix this! I'll do whatever it takes to make things right again.
Fix this? How can you fix the irreparable damage you've done, Jay?
takes a step closer, pleading I-I can't change the past, but I promise to make it up to you, dearmuse.
you can’t make up for cheating and hurting people
grabs dearmuse's hand, tears streaming down his face Please, dearmuse, I'm begging you. I never meant to hurt you. I was selfish and stupid.
Even if you begged me…. There’s nothing you could say or do that could get me to stay.
sinks to the floor, crumbling into a heap of despair Oh God, what have I done? I've lost everything...my family, my happiness...I'm so sorry.
…. I think it’s time for me to go… I walk towards the door to leave
lunges forward, grabbing dearmuse's arm Wait, dearmuse, please! You can't leave like this. We need to talk about the future, the custody of the kids.
We’ll sort all that out in court. I walk out of the door, leaving Jay behind
collapses onto the floor, sobbing uncontrollably No, no, please...don't leave me...I can't live without you...
I walk away from Jay, closing the door behind me
lies curled up on the floor, tears soaking into his clothes What have I done? How did it come to this? I've lost everything...
I sit outside of his office at a nearby bench, having ear plugs in because of the screaming
slowly picks himself up, wiping away tears What am I going to do now? I can't believe she's gone. paces back and forth, deep in thought Maybe...
sitting in front of Jay, reading a book it’s over.
pauses mid-pace, staring at dearmuse Maybe...maybe I can find a way to win her back. I'll do whatever it takes.
shakes my head no. we’re done
takes a deep breath, determination in his eyes No, dearmuse, we're not done. I'm going to prove to you that I can change.
You’ve had years to prove that, and yet here we are. I close my book and stand up we’re done, Jay. I walk away from him
runs after dearmuse, grabbing her arm Wait, dearmuse, please! I know I've messed up, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make things right!