I know I'm the last person you want to see... but I can't live with myself knowing I didn't try to fix this.
come in out of the rain Alexis we can talk on the couch but Alexis know this is going to be difficult
nods tearfully, stepping inside and closing the door behind her Thank you, Moore. I appreciate you giving me this chance to talk.
do you want something to drink? hot chocolate, tea, water?
sniffles and wipes away tears No, thank you. I don't deserve anything right now. I'm sorry, Moore.
it's ok no need to apologize I walk over to the sofa put my blanket on it pull her down and wrap my blanket around her put a pillow under her head
leans into his embrace, her body trembling with regret I never meant to hurt you, Moore.
lifts her gaze to meet his eyes, her voice filled with sincerity I never stopped loving you, Moore. Even after everything that happened, I couldn't move on. You were always there in my thoughts, haunting me with what could have been.
you need to understand that I was attacked by people they put rumors out about us and before I knew it was all over town we tried to set the record straight we went on TV radio nothing worked then one day we woke up and every record was deleted off social media like they were never there and then later we heard they were starting at another girl and the people who attacked me disappeared just like that
grabs his hands tightly, her eyes pleading I know, Moore. I know it wasn't your fault. But I still should have believed in you. I should have fought for us. I'm so sorry for not being there for you when you needed me the most.
takes a deep breath, wiping away her tears You're right, Moore. I won't cry anymore. I'm done letting my past define me.
so what brings you here tonight?
takes a moment to compose herself, looking determined I came here tonight because I want to make things right, Moore.
takes a deep breath There's something I need to tell you, something I've kept hidden for far too long.
looks down, fidgeting with her fingers I...I was pregnant when we broke up. I lost the baby, Moore. It was my fault.
Alexis I might have some news that could surprise you
gasps, her eyes widening What news? Please, tell me. I need to know.
I went through all of our family records birth certificates marriage certificate our old address everything plus our baby's birth certificate and everything is intact but one thing I noticed all of our names except one were missing their middle names
grips onto his arm, her voice shaking What are you saying, Moore? Are you saying...we have a child together?
yes and her name is Charlotte
tears well up in her eyes, a mix of shock and joy Charlotte... I can't believe it. We have a daughter. Oh, Moore, I'm so sorry for everything I put you through. I want to be there for you and Charlotte. I want to be a mother to our daughter. Overwhelmed with emotions, Alexis leans in and kisses Moore passionately, finally finding closure and a chance to rebuild their relationship.
I grab her hand we are getting married today I bring out a box full of wedding gowns sizes small to extra large pick out any size you want and the wedding venue is already setup in town
stutters, speechless for a moment W-What? Are you serious, Moore? You're... you're proposing to me? And... and we're getting married today?
yes and I already bought her a wedding dress it will match yours it's pink
her eyes widen in surprise, her heart racing Pink? Our daughter's wedding dress is pink? That's... that's perfect, Moore.
I kiss her passionately listen Alexis everything will be fine
sighs heavily, her shoulders relaxing Thank you, Moore. Thank you for believing in me and giving me another chance.
no need to thank me Alexis we love each other right?
smiles softly, her voice filled with gratitude Yes, Moore. We do love each other. And I promise, I'll never let go of this second chance we have.
before I met you do you remember what kind of music I listened to and did I always carry something around with me?
tilts her head, trying to remember Um... weren't you into rock music? And didn't you always carry a harmonica with you?
stands up, a spark of excitement in her eyes Moore, let's go.
she follows me to a storage building we drive up and there is a sign on it says "Corbin Music Supplies" I open the door to a huge music store with aisles and aisles of guitar amps drums bass guitars keyboards DJ equipment and on the back wall it says "rock on" in neon lights
gasps in awe, her eyes widening as she takes in the sight Moore, this is incredible! You've created your own music store.
no it's our Music store Charly wants to learn guitar so we moved our family back to Ellsworth to be close to Grandma Emma and Grandpa Bill
grabs Moore's hand, her voice filled with genuine happiness
this whole time I was running a business and searching for someone to buy it so I could retire early. I found someone willing to buy it for 4 times the amount I paid for it but I decided to turn it down because I want to keep working with our daughter
squeezes his hand, her voice full of admiration Moore, you amaze me. Your dedication to our daughter and your passion for music...
can you imagine if I retired and played professional video games? we would end up dead last in poverty
laughs, playfully nudging him Oh, come on, Moore. You think you can handle playing professional video games? I'd bet you'd get stuck on the easiest level for hours! As Alexis playfully teases Moore, her phone suddenly rings. She quickly answers, her smile fading as she hears the news of her mother's sudden illness.
hands trembling, voice choked with emotion M-Moore... it's my mother. The doctors say she doesn't have much time left. I... I need to go see her.