Damien: bursts into the wedding ceremony Hey! I... I can't let this go on! This is all bullshit!
I turn and look at Damien
takes a deep breath, struggling to gather his thoughts Look, DesertRoseCharm, I... I'm sorry for interrupting, but... I need to say something. It's about...
stutters It's about... well, it's about... about me, you know? About who I really am...
yes…please do tell us who you really are
clears throat nervously Uh, okay, here goes... I'm Damien, right? Well, uh, yeah, I am. But, uh, there's more to it, you see...
paces back and forth, hands clasped behind his back See, DesertRoseCharm, my dad, he's... he's not exactly the most... reliable guy, you know?
stops pacing, looks directly at DesertRoseCharm Yeah, he's a real piece of work, my dad. Always chasing after whatever shiny thing catches his eye, never sticking around long enough to see things through. And, well, it's left me... it's left me feeling kinda lost, you know? Like I'm always second best, compared to him.
takes a deep breath, straightens his posture But you know what? I'm done feeling second best.
steps forward, looking determined I may not have the fanciest background or the flashiest achievements, but I've got something that my dad will never have.
pauses for a moment, gathering his thoughts I've got heart. I've got resilience. And I've got a damn good sense of justice.
stands tall, voice steady Look, DesertRoseCharm, I may be an illegitimate son, but I've worked hard to carve out my own path.
After the wedding ceremony, Damien and DesertRoseCharm decide to have a deeper conversation about their past and future together.
takes a deep breath, looks into DesertRoseCharm's eyes So, DesertRoseCharm, I was wondering... would you consider giving us another chance?
looks at Damien, smiling softly I'd love to, Damien. But... can you prove to me that you're not just chasing after me because of my status or connections?
takes a step closer, gently taking DesertRoseCharm's hand I promise you, DesertRoseCharm, I'm not interested in your status or connections.
squeezes DesertRoseCharm's hand, sincerity in his eyes What I want... what I've always wanted... is to build something real with you.
why didn’t you tell me before?
takes a deep breath, looking remorseful I didn't tell you before because... well, because I was scared. Scared of rejection, scared of being seen as a burden.
sighs deeply, his voice tinged with vulnerability I know I messed up, DesertRoseCharm. I should have been honest with you from the start.
I sit on his lap and wrap my arms around his neck
gently strokes DesertRoseCharm's hair I promise, from now on, I'll be open with you. No more secrets, no more lies.