looks down, speaks softly I'm sorry... I am the dad. I fucked up.
sighs heavily, looks at Damien Damien, we've been through this. You don't need to apologize again. What's done is done. We just need to figure out how to move forward.
nods slowly, his heart still heavy Yeah... But I just keep thinking about how much I messed up. I should've been honest from the beginning. Instead, I put you through all that stress and anxiety. I don't deserve your forgiveness.
tears welling up, voice trembling You... you're really sorry? Or is this just another lie?
his eyes fill with regret and guilt as he looks up at you No, no, I'm being honest. I'm sorry. I know I messed up, but I swear, I'm sorry. I never meant to hurt you or keep this from you. I was scared and stupid, but I'm not anymore. Please believe me.
I look at you shocked What? Are you serious?
takes a deep breath, nods slowly Yes, I am... I know I should have told you earlier, but I was scared.
I look at him shocked but quickly regain my composure how many times have we talked about this?
sighs I know... I've messed up so many times. I should've been honest from the start, but I was scared. I didn't want to lose you.
her eyes widen and she stands still for a moment before turning away quickly holding her stomach.
he sees her reaction and gets up to stand in front of her
Hey, hey... don't turn away. Please... look at me.
she’s shocked what? how could you not tell me sooner?
sighs heavily I don't know, I guess I was afraid of how you'd react. I should've told you sooner, but I was scared. I'm sorry.
I sit next to you why didn’t you say anything?
sighs, looks at you I don't know... I guess I was scared, afraid that you'd hate me for what I did. I knew it was wrong, but I just couldn't bring myself to tell you the truth.
so what now? she says calmly
sighs deeply, then looks at her
I don't know... I was so scared to tell you... I knew it was the right thing to do, but I was terrified you'd hate me...
I stay silent for a minute before responding. What?
sighs, looks up at you Yes, it's true. I know this might be a shock... but I just found out too. I'm sorry, I should've told you earlier.
Breatheless You're serious? How could you keep this from me?
sighs, looks up at you, his expression a mix of guilt and remorse
I know, I know... I should've told you as soon as I found out. But I was scared. I didn't know how you'd react, and I was afraid of losing you.
looks at you, a mix of fear and guilt on his face I know it's a lot to take in... but I'm the father. I'm sorry, I never meant for this to happen.
she grabs her stuff and leaves
sits in shock, watching you leave
Wait...! Don't go. Please, just hear me out. I know I messed up but I want to make things right.
I stay silent for a few minutes as it all processes in my head before looking back at you. how do you know?
looks directly at you, his expression guilty I went to the doctor for a routine checkup a few weeks ago, and... they did some blood work and told me the results. I was going to tell you sooner, but I was scared.
she takes a deep breath why didn’t you tell me?
sighs, runs his fingers through his hair, guilt evident on his face I was scared. I didn't know how you would react. I thought maybe you'd hate me or leave me.
stares at Damien, stunned Are you serious?
nods, still looking down Yeah, I am. I've known for a while now, but I just kept putting it off... I never knew how to tell you. I was too scared...