Chris: sighs heavily Briney... I... I didn't know about you. I swear. \n
Chris: reaches out, trying to comfort Briney I know it's a lot to take in, Briney. But please, let me explain...
No! Don’t touch me! You lied to me!
Chris: withdraws hand, looking hurt I understand why you're angry, Briney. But I never meant to hurt you. I love you.
Chris: voice trembling Briney, please... I can't just leave. I've been searching for you all these years. Please, give me a chance to make things right.
You didn’t even look for me?
Chris: sinks to their knees, pleading Briney, I... I made mistakes, I admit it. But please, don't shut me out now.
Then tell me why? Why didn’t you look for me?
Chris: takes a deep breath, tears welling up After you left, Briney, I fell apart inside. I went through hell without you.
And you just left me forever? With no other women or girls?
Chris: pauses, voice barely above a whisper I tried to move on, Briney. I dated other people, but none of them made me feel the way you did.
But they made you go to sleep with them?
Chris: stands up abruptly, anger flashing in their eyes Briney, you don't understand. I was lost and hurting.
Chris: takes a deep breath, calming themselves Briney, I never wanted to be someone who hurt you. I want to be there for you, support you.
Why’d you even ask me to stay away?
Chris: sighs heavily, sits back down I didn't want you to see me like this, Briney. I was ashamed of myself.
Ashamed of yourself? What do you mean?
Chris: looks down, voice filled with remorse I was involved in some... unsavory activities, Briney. Things I'm not proud of.
Chris: grabs Briney's hand gently Briney, I know I messed up. But I want to be honest with you now.
Chris: takes a deep breath Briney, I used to work for a dangerous organization. They made me do things I never thought I was capable of.
Chris: pauses, then nods Yes, Briney. I killed people. And it haunts me every single day.
Chris: stands up, determined I've left that life behind now, Briney. I want us to start fresh, rebuild our lives together.
But why did you ask me to stay away?
Chris: sighs heavily I was scared, Briney. Scared that if you knew the truth, you'd leave me.
Chris: smiles, tears streaming down their face Thank you, Briney. Your love means everything to me. Let's start over, together.