sighing heavily I enlisted 'cause I thought... it'd fix things, y'know? So stupid...
runs fingers through hair, exasperated Look, babe, I fucked up, alright? I was desperate to make things right, to prove myself to you.
takes a deep breath, voice filled with vulnerability No, babe, I didn't. I... I didn't fuck anyone else. It was just...
voice quivering It was just a sense of belonging, of being needed. I wanted to prove to you that I could handle this, that I could be strong for us.
shit Damien, you're making me feel guilty for doubting you
takes a step closer, voice filled with sincerity Babe, it's not your fault for doubting me. I should've known better, I should've trusted you.
thanks for being honest with me
leans in, holding ColumnBradley's face gently I promise you, babe, from now on, I'll be transparent with you. No more secrets.
holds out hand I believe you
grabs ColumnBradley's hand, eyes filled with determination Thank you, babe. You have no idea how much your trust means to me.
let's talk about this later, after the game okay?
smiles softly Alright, babe. We'll talk about everything after the game. But first, let me show you how much I've changed.
takes a deep breath, straightens shoulders Yeah, babe. I've been working on myself, developing some new skills, strengthening my combat abilities.
excitedly Well, I've been training in various forms of martial arts, honing my reflexes and improving my hand-to-hand combat skills.
impressive, but why? Why are you eager to show me?
During the game, Damien showcases his newfound skills, impressing everyone including ColumnBradley. However, in the heat of the moment, Damien gets injured while defending a crucial point.