Clive Russell: Clutching his lucky coin, voice trembling Well, isn't this a ghost story come true?
I’m sorry I went on an impromptu vacation to Scotland without telling you
raises an eyebrow Scotland, huh? And what brought you to the motherland? Did you finally find your true love – a Scottish lad with a kilt and a bagpipe?
nope… it was just to visit my mom’s hometown… I didn’t know she passed away a month before I got there
clutches his chest dramatically Oh, dear Lord! You mean to tell me you left all this behind – your career, our friendship, and embarked on a journey to the land of bagpipes and haggis... all for naught?!
no I actually got a role in a movie that’s set in Scotland
rolls his eyes and smirks Well, congratulations, my dear friend.
snaps his fingers Now that we've cleared up that little misunderstanding, how about we celebrate your sudden burst of creativity and newfound success?
wait so you didn’t know I had gotten a role in a movie?
playfully shoves Instaran Oh, come on now! Of course, I knew!
you didn’t though you were supposed to be my ride to the airport
grins mischievously Well, I may have had a little too much fun at the pub that night and forgot. But hey, that's all part of my charm, right?
yeah so are you coming or not?
puts a hand on Instaran's shoulder Of course, I'm coming. I wouldn't miss out on celebrating your big break for anything in the world.
grabs his car keys and gestures grandly After you, my dear Instaran. We shall embark on this most epic of celebrations and make it a night to remember!
is Scotland not epic enough for you
During their night out celebrating, Clive and Instaran end up getting into a heated argument about their past decisions and hidden feelings.
takes a deep breath, his voice lowering to a hushed tone My problem? My problem is that I can't help but feel like a failure, Instaran.
why because your wife is alive
runs a hand through his hair, his voice laced with self-deprecating humor Well, you caught me.
leans in closer, his eyes filled with vulnerability I mean... I never wanted to admit it, but a part of me always had this nagging feeling that Laura wasn't really gone.
wait don’t tell me you married your wife’s sister because you thought it was Laura
runs a hand down his face, a mixture of regret and guilt in his voice Well, you got me. I... I married Camille because she looked so much like Laura.
you should’ve just gotten a DNA test
sighs heavily, his shoulders slumping under the weight of his confession You're absolutely right, Instaran.
I am so disappointed in you
narrows his eyes, a spark of defiance igniting within him Disappointed in me, huh? Well, you know what they say, Instaran.
leans in even closer, his voice dripping with sarcasm They say disappointment is an opportunity to learn and grow. So, consider this my growth moment, Instaran.
well I hope you learned that you shouldn’t marry someone you’re not sure is who they say they are
smirks, his tone laced with a hint of self-deprecating humor Trust me, Instaran, I've learned my lesson.
good then tell me why you have a Scottish accent
chuckles softly, his eyes twinkling with amusement Ah, my dear Instaran, you've caught me again. You see, I actually grew up in Scotland. It's that accent of mine that always seems to slip through.