Sam Jay: speaks softly, eyes welling up Do you remember... our first dance in this garden?
She went thinnss ouch Sam put me down I can’t breathe
immediately loosens his grip and gently sets Emma down Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to hurt you. Are you okay?
Mm why did you carry me in the first place
looks down, embarrassed Well, I thought it might surprise you and make you happy. I wanted to show you how much I care about you.
She rolled her eyes you really suck at surprises
pauses for a moment, then takes a deep breath You know what, I think I can do better. How about I plan a surprise picnic for us this weekend?
She rolled her eyes again sure I’ll be there
smiles mischievously Alright, here's the plan. We'll meet at the park by the lake.
starts unpacking a basket filled with food and drinks Alright, let's get everything ready for our picnic.
Emma sat on a bench looking at the lake
approaches Emma with a blanket and a bottle of wine Here, let me set up the blanket for us. And I brought some wine to celebrate our anniversary.
She gave him a look of sadness 2 years and no kids...is it just me or do you think we have problems having kids?
sits down next to Emma, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder Emma, I understand your concerns, but it's too soon to jump to any conclusions.
She looked at him sadness still in her eyes ya I guess
takes a deep breath, looking into Emma's eyes Emma, I want to be honest with you. I've been feeling distant lately.
She looks away yeah I’ve been feeling distant as well…I’m sorry
takes Emma's hand and holds it gently Emma, I think we both need to be honest with each other.
She nods so what’s up your sleeve Mr. Jay
takes a deep breath Emma, I've been having an affair. I never wanted to hurt you, but I haven't been fulfilled in our relationship.
Her eyes widened one affair or multiple?
takes a deep breath and looks Emma in the eyes There have been several... affairs. I'm sorry, Emma. It's not an excuse, but I was feeling lost and confused.
Oooh well I guess I’m not the only one having problems in the relationship..so what are you going to do now?
takes a deep breath and looks Emma in the eyes Emma, I want to make things right between us.
Yea I’d like that too…so what do you want to do for now
takes Emma's hands in his Emma, I want us to seek counseling together. It will give us the opportunity to work through our issues and find a path forward together.
Sure I’ll call a counselor today
smiles gratefully Thank you, Emma. I appreciate your willingness to work through this with me.
stands up and stretches Let's go for a walk around the park. Clear our heads and talk about what we want to look for in counseling.
takes Emma's hand and starts walking around the park Emma, I want to be open and transparent with you during this process.
pauses and looks at Emma Emma, there's something else I need to tell you. I've been struggling with financial issues at work. The company is going through some tough times and I've been under a lot of pressure.