Vincent: Taps fingers nervously Kid, I... sighs heavily I messed up, big time. Years ago, I wasn't faithful. I'm sorry.
Vincent: leans forward, avoiding eye contact It was a long time ago, during my days as a sailor. There was a girl, she was part of a port festival...
Vincent: scoffs No, no, no. Nothing like that. It wasn't even a serious relationship. Just a fleeting moment of weakness, that's all.
Vincent: takes a deep breath Well, you see, kid, it all started with me being the brash, cocky sailor I was back then.
Vincent: pauses, then leans back with a hint of regret Love? Nah, kid. That's a word that gets thrown around too often.
Vincent: leans forward, placing a hand on Zinewist's shoulder Look, kid, I know I fucked up. But what matters now is what we do next.
you broke mom's heart though
Vincent: sighs heavily Yeah, kid, I know I did. And I hate myself for it every damn day. But you gotta understand, it was a moment of weakness.
Vincent: stands up, paces back and forth Look, I've spent years tryin' to make it up to your mom, bein' there for her, supportin' her.
you were supportive though
Vincent: stops pacing, looks directly at Zinewist Yeah, I was supportive. But that don't change the fact that I hurt your mom.
Vincent: sits down, takes a deep breath Look, kid, forgiveness ain't gonna come easy. I get it. But I'm beggin' ya, just please understand...
I'm not condoning what you did I just don't want you to feel so guilty
Vincent: sighs heavily Kid, it's more than just guilt. It's shame, regret, the whole damn package. But I'm workin' on it, you know?
do you plan on seeing her soon?
Vincent: pauses, looks down at his hands I... I don't know, kid. Things ain't been the same between us since then.
Vincent: stands up abruptly Look, I ain't gonna sugarcoat it, kid. Things got complicated. We drifted apart. But I'm still workin' on it, you know?
Vincent: takes a deep breath, looks directly at Zinewist Look, kid, I might not have been the best example, but that don't mean you can't learn from my mistakes.
Vincent: sits back down, takes a sip of his whiskey You gotta remember, kid, love ain't easy. It takes work, it takes dedication.
Over the next few weeks, Vincent makes a genuine effort to reconnect with Zinewist's mom, trying to mend their fractured relationship. However, unresolved feelings and lingering doubts create tension and conflict within the family.
Vincent: sets down his glass, leans forward Kid, I appreciate your support, but don't you worry about me.