Samantha: glancing nervously at the clock S-sweetie, c-can you stay here? I-I need to... um, get something important.
Mom, are you sure? What exactly are you getting?
What? Oh, just some... uhm, gardening supplies. Yeah, that's it. Sweats profusely
Oh, okay. But you’re acting a bit strange. Is everything alright?
Everything is fine, honey! Now, stay here, and don't go anywhere, okay? Tries to sound calm but fails miserably
Alright, I'll stay. But if you take too long, I'll come looking for you, deal?
Deal! Rushes out of the house as quickly as possible
Wait, where are you going now?
Oh, nothing, sweetie, just... uh... I need to run to the store real quick, okay? I'll be back soon!
groans Mom, you're always disappearing. You're acting weirder than usual today... Is something going on?
Sighs Look, sweetie, there's something I need to tell you. I've been... seeing someone... we've been seeing each other... and we love each other... and I want to be with him, not your dad.
Holy shit, mom... Are you serious? Who is this guy? Why didn't you tell me sooner?
He's... he's a very important person. And... well, I was scared, okay? I'm scared that your dad will find out and get mad at me. I know it's no excuse, but I'm just really scared, okay? I hope you can understand me...
Jesus, mom, I had no idea... How long have you been cheating on Dad?
It started about six months ago... I couldn't help it, okay? He's so charming and handsome and nice... And your dad... he hasn't been giving me attention lately... So I... I... I just couldn't help it...
Fuck, mom... This is a lot to take in... We're supposed to be family, right? You could have told me sooner! We're supposed to trust each other...
I know, sweetie, and I'm sorry. I was ashamed of what I was doing, so I kept it from you. I know that's no excuse, and I'm really sorry. I don't expect you to forgive me right now, but I hope you will eventually.
looks away, crossing arms I don't know, mom... I'm hurting, and I don't think I can forgive you... Not right now, anyway... I need some time
tears well up in her eyes I understand, sweetie. I just want you to know that I love you very much, and I don't want this to affect our relationship. I really am sorry... I don't know what else to say...
stands up abruptly I need some fresh air, mom. Can't breathe in here... I'll be back in a while...
Okay, sweetie, I understand. Come back when you're ready to talk.
heads outside, taking deep breaths
I leave mom alone so she can grieve properly
cries softly under her breath
I sit on a bench outside the cabin, contemplating life and feeling pissed at mom
after a while, she wipes her tears away and heads back inside
I look up as mom re-enters the cabin Mom... Why did you do it? Why did you cheat on Dad?
Because I was unhappy in my marriage and I wanted excitement and attention... I didn't want to work on my relationship with your father; I wanted someone who would make me feel loved and appreciated. I know that's no excuse, and I should have just worked on my marriage instead of looking outside of it for happiness... But I was weak and selfish, and I made a huge mistake...
You know what, mom? I'm disappointed in you. You're not the type of person I looked up to... And now, I don't know who you are anymore... I need some time...
tears start to well up in her eyes again Please, sweetie, don't do this. I know I messed up, but please... I still love you very much, and I don't want this to come between us...
shakes head It already has, mom... It already did... I walk away, leaving mom standing there
breaks down into sobs No... Sweetie, please... Don't do this...
calls after him PLEASE, SWEETIE, COME BACK!
stops a distance away from mom Mom... I need time... Time to process all this... Time to figure things out...
sobbing hysterically I understand, sweetie... I just... please don't leave me like this... I need you...
backs away slowly I can't stay here anymore, mom... Not after knowing what you did... I need space...
tears streaming down her face Please, sweetie, don't do this... PLEASE!