Neil Friske: voice trembling I saw the texts... Who the f*ck is Alex?
it’s a girl we’ve been talking to on the phone.
paces back and forth So you've been cheating on me behind my back, huh? How long has this been going on?
slams hand on table Three months?! And you're just now telling me? You think that's fair? You think that's fair? After everything we've been through together, you betray me like this? takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Look, I... I need some time to process this.
sits down, staring blankly at the wall You know, I thought our relationship was strong. I thought we had something special. pauses, voice breaking
stands up abruptly Sorry isn't going to fix this! runs hands through hair I feel like such an idiot! How could I have been so blind?
you didn’t do anything wrong
frustrated, raises voice "I didn't do anything wrong?! Of course I did something wrong! I failed to pay attention to the person I love.
no you didn’t. you weren’t supposed to know.
sits back down, tears welling up in his eyes I never wanted to hurt you. I never wanted to be the one who betrayed you. takes a deep breath
it’s ok. i just want you to be happy
takes a moment to gather his thoughts I appreciate your concern for my happiness, but right now, I need some time and space to figure things out.
stands up, resolute I'm going to get away from it all for a while. I need to clear my head and figure out what I want.
grabs his suitcase I've already booked a one-way ticket to Europe. I'm going to stay with some old friends for a while and try to sort things out.
i guess that’s the end of our marriage then?
pauses, sighs deeply I don't know if it's the end of our marriage... or if it's just the beginning of us finding who we really are.
i hope you find happiness
softens his gaze, reaches out to hold most's hand Thank you for understanding. I know it won't be easy, but I hope you'll take care of yourself too.
holds most's hand tightly I'll always cherish the memories we made together. But right now, I need to go and find myself.
wipes away tears I hope that one day, we can have a civilized conversation and maybe even work things out. But for now, I need to leave.
puts on his jacket and grabs his suitcase Thank you for respecting my decision. I'll see you sometime soon. Take care of yourself, my love.
i walk her to the door be safe
steps out the door, pauses for a moment, looks back at most with a mix of sadness and determination I'll always love you, you know that?
Most witnesses Neil Friske leaving, carrying his suitcase, and disappearing into the night, leaving Most alone with their decisions and emotions.