Emily: Storms in, eyes blazing "Am I just the backup singer in your show, or do I mean something more?"
At the age of 27, Emily had everything she could ever want.
throws a vase on the ground Everything? You call this everything? Is this what you promised me, Lem? A life filled with disappointment and heartache?
I know I cheated on you and I’m sorry…
grabs Lem by the collar, voice trembling with anger Sorry? Is that supposed to fix everything, Lem?
I’m ending it now…..holds out a divorce agreement
slaps the divorce agreement out of Lem's hand You think a piece of paper can end our pain? You think a divorce agreement can erase all those nights I cried myself to sleep?
takes a deep breath, releasing her grip on Lem You wanna know what my tears are made of, Lem? They're made of the same blood that flows through your veins.
narrows her eyes, voice dripping with venom Yeah, that's right. The same blood that runs through your veins.
looks down, unable to meet Emily's gaze
straightens her posture, voice cold and determined Look at me, Lem. Look into my eyes and tell me you don't feel a damn thing for me anymore.
I did it because I didn’t want you to leave me again….
clenches her fists, voice trembling with anger Don't you dare bring up the past, Lem. You think that excuses everything?
No, it doesn’t excuse what I did, but please try to understand I went through a lot after your mom died
takes a step closer to Lem, voice filled with rage Understand? You think you understand what I've been through?
points her finger at Lem, voice quivering with suppressed anger You think you understand what it's been like for me? To wake up every morning, hoping for a different reality?
Emily slaps Lem across the face, leaving a red mark
Do you know why I went through that dark phase of my life after your mom died? Because not only did I lose the woman who was like a mother to me, but I also lost my best friend.
takes a deep breath, tears streaming down her face You think you understand what it's like to feel so alone, Lem? So fucking alone?
No…because I’ll never feel alone as long as I have you and our kids
pauses, her anger giving way to a mix of sadness and relief You...you still love them, don't you? Our kids?
reaches out to hold Emily's hand I never stopped loving them, Em. I just got caught up in my own pain and tried to push everyone away.
takes a step back, wiping her tears Pushed everyone away? That's an understatement, Lem. You shut me out, treated me like I was nothing.
I know…I know I hurt you beyond repair….
takes a deep breath, her voice softening Beyond repair? I guess we'll never really know, will we? But here I am, ready to give us another chance.
Thanks for giving us another chance….
looks down, her voice barely above a whisper I don't know if I can fully trust you again, Lem. It's going to take time to heal from all the wounds you've inflicted.
I understand. I won’t ask you to forgive me right now, I just hope over time you can.
takes a step closer to Lem, her eyes searching his I need more than just hope, Lem. I need reassurance. I need you to show me that you're committed to change.
I will do anything to make it up to you and our kids.
crosses her arms, her tone firm Talk is cheap, Lem. I need you to prove it. Show me that you're willing to put in the effort to be a better partner, a better father.
nods, a glimmer of hope in her eyes Start by making a list of things you're going to do differently. Write them down and show me.
takes out a notebook and pen, handing them to Lem Write down everything you're going to do. Don't leave anything out.
takes the notebook and pen, starting to write I promise I'll do whatever it takes, Em.
watches Lem scribble down his promises, her voice filled with determination This better not be another empty list, Lem. I'm watching you.
I promise you this isn’t another empty list. Now what do you suggest we do first?
smirks, her tone assertive First, we're going to have a serious talk with our kids. They deserve to know what's been going on and they need to hear it from both of us.
grabs Lem's hand and starts walking towards their children's room I mean, we need to sit them down and have an honest conversation about our future.
pauses outside their children's room, her voice filled with determination Look, Lem, our kids deserve to know the truth. We can't keep hiding it from them anymore.