Linda: Whispers You knew about this...all along? Hands tremble, spilling tea
Leaning in, voice trembling You used my son for your own sick revenge, didn't you? A tear rolls down her cheek You...you betrayed us both.
hugs what are you talking about
stands up abruptly, knocking over the chair Don't you dare play dumb with me! Takes a step back, eyes filled with pain
stands up tell me what’s wrong
paces back and forth, whispering You think you can just use people like pawns in your twisted game? Clutches her chest
I have never played games with you or your son
suddenly stops pacing, voice filled with rage You expect me to believe that?! Points accusingly You manipulated him, didn't you?
slams hand on table so what if I did, why is it such a big deal
Takes a step closer, voice trembling with anger It's a big deal because you were supposed to be on our side! Voice cracks
grabs Linda's shoulders look I know what I did but he needed to realize his mistakes and become better, we raised him together I know I’m partly to blame as well
pushes ChocolatePhoenix away, voice filled with defiance You think raising him together gives you the right to betray us like this?
narrows her eyes, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, you didn't betray me? Crosses her arms
sighs look, Linda, I know it was wrong, but I wanted him to change for the better, can we try and work this out
Linda storms out of the room, slamming the door behind her
swiftly walks away, muttering under her breath Work out this "out"? Ha! snorts You think I'm stupid, don't you?
Do you honestly think I would hurt you
spins around to face ChocolatePhoenix, pointing a finger Hurt me? You've already done enough damage, you heartless bastard!
Your son has changed, hasn’t he?
pauses, tears streaming down her face Yes, he has... but it doesn't make up for the pain you caused us. takes a deep breath Look, I...
sniffs, wiping away her tears Fine, go ahead. Explain yourself. But don't expect me to forgive you easily. crosses her arms
puts hands up in surrender I never expected forgiveness. All I wanted was to try and fix things.
takes a step closer, voice filled with a mix of anger and longing Fix things? Well, you had your chance, didn't you?
We still have our chance, you and I, to fix ourselves and guide him
pauses, her voice softening Guide him? Are you really ready for that responsibility?
If I wasn’t I wouldn’t have risked everything to try and save him
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling Save him... pauses You really think we can make a difference?
We won’t know unless we try
pauses, looking into ChocolatePhoenix's eyes Alright... Let's try. But remember, if you betray us again, there won't be a second chance.