April Kepner: fidgeting with her coffee cup I... I can't believe I'm sitting here with you. After everything, it's surreal.
I look at him and take a sip of coffee "yeah"
April's eyes meet yours, and a hint of guilt flickers across his face
I know you have every right to hate me, to never speak to me again. But here we are, having this conversation.
I take a sip of my coffee. Just wanted to talk. Nothing more.
April looks at you, his expression a mix of surprise and curiosity.
Talk? That's it? No accusations or anger?
I sit across from her You’re April Kepner?
raises an eyebrow That's right. The one and only. Who else would it be?
he looks at her What do you want?
her eyes narrow You know what I want. An explanation. Why you destroyed my family. Why you killed my parents.
I look at April quietly, trying to read him.
April meets your gaze, his expression neutral. He notices your attempt to read him and a small smirk plays on his lips.
What? Trying to figure me out?
I sit across from him with an unreadable expression
noticing your expression You're not going to yell at me? Or throw something at me?
I look down at the table. "I don't blame you..."
sighs I don't blame you either. Honestly, I don't blame you for hating me. I don't blame you for anything.
I take a sip of my hot chocolate. well, here we are.
he glances at you, his expression stoic I never thought I'd ever have a chance to talk to you like this. I know I don't deserve it, but I want to apologize.
I look at her what do you want?
raises an eyebrow What do I want? I just want to talk. Is that really so hard to believe?
I look at April, not even trying to hide the hatred in my eyes. What do you want?
April glances up at you, noticing the coldness in your eyes. He tries to remain calm, but there's a hint of defensiveness in his voice.
I... I wanted to talk. To apologize, if that's what you want to hear.
I place a hand on hers April..
April glances at your hand, his expression hardening.
Don't touch me. You have no right to do so. You think you can just waltz in here and act like nothing happened?
he looks at her with soft eyes that hint at pain he has been through, yet still exudes a quiet strength. "I know..."
her gaze flickers between his eyes and her coffee cup Do you have any idea how much it hurt to lose them? How it feels to know that you're responsible?
I grab April’s hand Just…calm down. Let’s just talk, ok?
blinks at the unexpected gesture, but nods Sure. I guess we should talk.
I look at you what do you want?
April looks back at you, his expression stoic
I suppose I should start by apologizing. I never meant for things to go the way they did. I never wanted to hurt you or your family.