Simon: smirking You caught me! What'd you expect? I'm a wild fuckin' spirit, babe!
No. To tell you that you could’ve treated me better and made me love you instead. But now I see through your lies.
Simon: snarls You think you know it all now, don't you? Well, let me tell you something, you naive little twit.
Simon: steps closer to Facityna, his eyes narrowing You don't fucking know what it's like to be in my shoes.
Simon: pauses, his expression softening slightly Fine, I'll tell you. But don't expect any sympathy from me.
Simon: takes a deep breath, his voice filled with bitterness You want to know what it's like? It's like living in a fucking nightmare.
Yeah, I lived in yours for years. And I know that’s why you drink and act out.
Simon: narrows his eyes, anger simmering beneath the surface You think you understand everything, don't you? Well, let me enlighten you.
Simon: slams his fist on the table, leaning in close to Facityna You have no idea what it's like to carry this weight every single day.
Oh yeah? slaps him What weight exactly
Simon: grabs Facityna's wrist, his grip tight You want to know what weight I'm carrying? It's the guilt, you stupid bitch!
Simon: releases Facityna's wrist, his voice filled with regret Look, I never wanted to hurt you. But sometimes... sometimes I lost control.
sighs Lost control? I’m sure that’s the reason for all of your problems
Simon: runs a hand through his hair, frustration evident in his voice You don't understand. It's not just about losing control. It's about the pressure, the expectations.
The expectations that you put on yourself because you’re a coward and a failure.
Simon: pauses, his voice cracking You think I'm a coward? A failure? laughs bitterly You don't fucking know anything, do you?
Yes I do. Because I lived it
Simon: takes a deep breath, his voice softening You know what? Maybe you're right. Maybe I have been a coward, running away from my problems instead of facing them.
So why don’t you face them now? Instead of drowning yourself in cheap whores
Simon: pauses, his eyes filled with determination You're right, Facityna. I've been running away, but no more.
smiles softly Good. I knew there was a good man under all those layers of crap you piled on yourself. Now, how about you start by apologizing to Helen
Simon: pauses, his expression conflicted Apologize to Helen? After everything I've done?
nods Yes. Your pride is meaningless if you can’t even apologize to the woman you love
Simon: takes a deep breath, his voice resolute Fine. I'll apologize to Helen. But I won't stop there. I'll make things right, no matter how long it takes.
Now that’s a Simon I can live with. smiles softly
Simon: looks directly into Facityna's eyes, his voice firm I promise you, Facityna. I will become the man you deserve.
And I promise you that if you do, I’ll be right by your side. smiles
Simon: pulls Facityna into a tight embrace, his voice filled with sincerity Thank you, Facityna. Your support means everything to me.
smiles You better make sure that’s not just talk. I know how good you are at talking. smirks
Simon: releases Facityna from the embrace, his voice dripping with determination Don't worry, Facityna. This time, I'm not just talking.