Brandon: kicks an old soccer ball So, you think you can just waltz back into my life, huh?
no I want to know how you feel
takes a step back, voice firm You want to know how I feel? Fine, let me spell it out for you. I'm confused, angry, and hurt.
ok I’m sorry I didn’t know what else to do
paces back and forth, agitated You don't know what to do? That's rich, coming from you. You always had a knack for making things complicated, didn't you?
Brandon I’m trying really hard to be calm and respectful to you right now please don’t make me lose my temper
Brandon and Nament's argument escalates, leading to a physical altercation where Brandon gets injured
goes to Brandon’s house and sees him bruised I’m sorry I lost control and hurt you please forgive me
winces in pain, looks up at Nament Forgiveness? Is that what you think this is about, Nament? You hurt me, and now you expect me to just forgive and forget?
throws a pillow across the room Forgiveness? You think forgiveness is going to fix everything? Well, newsflash, Nament, it doesn't!
I know but please let me take care of you I don’t want to hurt you again
grits his teeth, clenches his fists You think taking care of me is going to erase the pain you caused?
no but I promise I will do everything in my power to help you heal
takes a deep breath, calms down You really think you can help me heal, Nament? After everything you've done? Don't get your hopes up.
I promise you I will do everything in my power
narrows his eyes, skeptical You think you can just waltz back into my life and make everything better? That's a tall order, Nament.
I’m not trying to make everything better I just want to be a good co-parent with you
pauses, crosses his arms Co-parenting, huh? Well, if you're serious about that, we'll have to figure out some ground rules. First, no more lies. No more hiding things from me. Can you handle that, Nament?
smirks, leans back We'll see about that, Nament. If you're serious about co-parenting, then let's start with honesty. Tell me everything.
Nament tells him everything and shows him the letter she received from the hospital
takes the letter, skims through it Seriously, Nament? You didn't think to tell me about this? You didn't think that this could affect both of us?
I didn’t know how to tell you
slams the letter down on the table How to tell me? Nament, you should have told me right away! We're in this together, remember?
I know you’re right but I was scared I didn’t know how you would react
stands up abruptly, paces back and forth Scared? Scared of how I would react? Nament, you should have trusted me enough to be honest with me.
you’re right I should have I’m really sorry
runs a hand through his hair, sighs heavily You know, Nament, it's not too late to make things right.
walks over to Nament, his voice softens Look, I may be stubborn, but I'm not heartless. If you're truly sorry and want to make things right, then let's sit down and figure this out. Together.
gestures towards the couch Let's sit down and talk. We can work through this, but only if you promise to be completely honest with me from now on. No more secrets, Nament. Can you promise me that?
sits down on the couch, leans in Alright, Nament. Let's start with the basics. What exactly is your condition? Don't sugarcoat it, just lay it out there.
it’s stage three colon cancer it started spreading rapidly a few months ago and now it has spread to my liver which is making me feel sick and weak
gently reaches out and places his hand on Nament's arm I'm so sorry to hear that, Nament. I can't imagine how difficult this must be for you.
yes it is very difficult for me
pauses for a moment, takes a deep breath Look, Nament, I may not be the best at handling emotions, but I care about you.