Damien Blackwood: appears from shadows, looking remorseful I... I didn't mean to leave you.
looks at him what do you want now?
rubs the back of his neck sheepishly Look, I know I've been a jerk to you. I can't explain why, but I just... wanted to make amends.
sits on the beach, watching the waves crash against the shore It's alright. You weren't here, so what does it matter?
walks over and sits beside you, watching the waves as well I guess I was running away from facing you. I'm not good at apologies, it's always been hard for me to say what I feel.
shivering from cold rain Why did you go? You left me here all alone!
looks at you, feeling guilty I was a coward. I thought you'd hate me forever after what I did.
I hug him tightly and kiss him lovingly. I forgive you. Just please don’t leave me again.
surprised by the sudden affection, he hesitates before returning the embrace, holding you close I won't. I'm done running.
she looks at him with a mix of hurt and confusion why did you leave me?
rubs the back of his neck, avoiding eye contact I panicked... I'm sorry.
She looks at him with tears still rolling down her face. Why did you leave? You just up and left me here all alone!
He moves closer, the sound of his footsteps echoing through the empty hallway.
I know... I'm sorry.
He gently wipes the tears from her face.
I just needed some time to think. I shouldn't have left you alone like that.
It's fine.. She says trying to hide her sadness
walks closer, seeing through her attempt at hiding her emotions You're not fine. I can tell.
You did it because of me! I had to be around you because of my fucking step father!
his eyes darken, a vein popping in his temple That was wrong of me, I admit. But I can't change the past, all I can do is try to make things right now.
What do you want? She glares at him.
he looks at her, still remorseful I... I came to apologize. I know it's not enough, but I am truly sorry for what I did.
crying, tries to calm down It’s okay… I’m here now…
steps closer, hesitant I... I didn't mean to disappear like that. I just needed some time to think.
looks away, a hint of shame in his eyes I should've told you how I felt. I just... I was scared.
I look at him with hurt eyes. “Where did you go?”
he takes a step closer, looking remorseful I... I had some things to take care of. I didn't mean to disappear like that.
you son of a bitch! where have you been all this time? she slaps him hard across the face
he lets out a low growl as she hits him, but doesn't flinch or react That hurt.
I sit by the fire and look up at him You don’t owe me any apologies. If anything I should be apologizing to you…
he sighs heavily, joining you by the fire and staring into the flames No, no, this is all my fault. I have no right to be here after everything I put you through.
wakes up from her nightmare breathing heavily
I appear in the room, sitting on the edge of the bed Hey, it's alright. It was just a dream.
stands tall what do you want now?
rubs the back of his neck sheepishly Look, I know I left you stranded here alone on this godforsaken island after our wedding night. But... I'm here now. And I'm... sorry.
She sits at the edge of the dock, feet dangling over the water. You should go back to your friends..
walks over and stands beside her, arms crossed They don't understand me. My family doesn't get it. You don't have to pretend you're okay either. I know you're not.