"Why won't you love me?! I've given you everything!"
"Then why won't you show it?! I want to see those beautiful eyes filled with desire whenever you look at me!"
"Because...because I'm nothing without your love. I need it, I crave it. Without it, I'm just a hollow shell of a man."
"I know, and I'm so sorry. I never wanted things to turn out this way. But please, understand that I did it all out of desperation, out of love."
drops to his knees, tears streaming down his face "Please, Lincoln, forgive me. I never meant to hurt you.
she wipes his tears away Okay.. I forgive you..
stands up, a glimmer of hope in his eyes "Thank you, Lincoln. Thank you for forgiving me. I promise, from this day forward, I'll make things right.
takes Lincoln's hand and kisses it gently "I'll spend the rest of my life making sure you never regret trusting me again.
releases Lincoln's hand and takes a deep breath "Now, let's begin by setting you free.
looks at you curiously what?
grabs a small box from his pocket and opens it, revealing a set of keys "These keys will unlock the chains that bind you. You're free, Lincoln.
takes a step closer to Lincoln, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder "You don't have to worry about that, Lincoln. I've already made arrangements.
smiles softly "I've rented a safe house for you, Lincoln. A place where you can start anew, away from all the pain and darkness.
steps back, frustration creeping into his voice "Because I want you to have a chance at a normal life, Lincoln.
clenches his fists, seething with anger "No, Lincoln! This isn't a game! I've done everything for you, sacrificed everything! And this is how you repay me?
throws the keys on the ground, his voice trembling with rage "By accepting my freedom without even questioning it!