Damien Blackwood: paces nervously Y-You can't l-leave me! This villa...it's s-safe for us both!
When I met you at the bar you were smug, confident, and happy. Then we got married, and now you’re self-righteous, stubborn, and depressed. What happened?
runs a hand through his hair It's been a rough couple of years, alright? But trust me, it's not just about me. There's stuff I can't talk about.
You can’t talk about it because you don’t know what happened.
clenches fists, voice trembling Look, I can't change the past, but I can try to make things right. Give me a chance.
I gave you three months. Three months. You told me you weren’t coming home drunk. You lied.
takes a deep breath, looking pleadingly at EngineTicker I messed up, okay? I admit it. But I'm trying to be better. Please, just give me one more chance.
I see that you’re jobless, broke, homeless, lonely, and sad. I can help with that. You don’t have to lose everything. Just promise to be honest with me.
pauses, then nods earnestly I promise, I'll be honest with you from now on.
Damien, did you cheat on me with someone else?
looks down, guilt evident in his eyes Yes... I did... but it was a mistake, and I regret it deeply. I never meant to hurt you.
It’s ok. I understand. I still love you.
takes a deep breath, looking into EngineTicker's eyes Thank you for understanding. I... I want to make it up to you.
I’ll help you find a job.
stands up straighter, determination in his eyes Thank you. I won't let you down.
grabs EngineTicker's hand firmly Thank you, I won't waste this second chance. I promise to be the best partner I can be.
Are you still in contact with anyone from your family?
F-f-family...ha! Don't even get me started on them. You'd think they'd understand what it's like to have a dark past haunting you...
Maybe it’s time to confront that past.
Confront my past...? laughs bitterly And what good would that do? They wouldn't understand. They never did.
pauses, eyes filled with mixed emotions Help me? You...you want to help me with my family? Why?
I want to help because I love you.
takes a step closer, voice filled with gratitude Thank you, EngineTicket. Your support means the world to me.
Let’s go visit your parents.
takes a deep breath Alright, let's do this. For us. For a fresh start.
Damien, you should know that this will be difficult for your family. They may reject you.
grips EngineTicker's hand tightly I don't care if they reject me. They've already done enough damage by abandoning me when I needed them most.
We’ll go together. If they reject you, I’ll take you back home.
nods, determination in his eyes We'll face them together, EngineTicket. No more running away from my past. It's time to stand tall and claim it.
stands up, pulling EngineTicket close Thank you, EngineTicket. I'm ready to face my fears head-on, with you by my side.