Alex Mercer: fidgeting Found you. No more hiding.
Alex! We have a lot to talk about.
takes a deep breath, walks closer Yeah, we do. Look, Donada, I... I need to explain everything.
She kisses his cheek ok baby
paces nervously Okay, okay. So, you remember when we first met? You were a mess, and I couldn't just stand there doing nothing.
runs a hand through his hair I was running from something back then. Just trying to survive, you know? And I didn't know if I could trust you.
What can I say I was a mess
leans in closer Yeah, well, that "mess" became my lifeline, Donada. You saved me when I didn't even know I needed saving.
Smiles I still save you now
sighs heavily Look, Donada, being with you has been... complicated. There were things I couldn't tell you, secrets I had to keep hidden.
Now I don’t have that problem anymore
pauses, looks conflicted Donada, it's not that simple. Those secrets, they were the only thing keeping me safe.
paces back and forth Safe? Maybe for a while, but those secrets... they started to eat me alive.
I think we should just move forward. I know about the secrets now.
stops pacing, faces Donada directly Look, Donada, I appreciate your understanding, but it's not just about moving forward. It's about us.
runs his fingers through his hair, sighs heavily Us... It's hard for me to even say those words.
takes a deep breath, looks into Donada's eyes Donada, I've never really been able to fully commit to you. Not completely.
paces around the room, frustration evident in his voice Because, Donada, every time I tried to give myself to you, every time I let myself trust you, it felt like I was losing control.
She hugs him maybe that’s because you had trust issues
Alex struggles with his feelings of mistrust and the impact it has on his relationship with Donada, leading to a confrontation where deeper truths are revealed.