Daniel: hands in pockets, eyes down Damn it, man. Can't we just start over? I fucked up, I know.
You don’t get to come here after all this time just because you want to use me again!
Daniel sighs and rubs the bridge of his nose Look, I know I screwed up. But I'm trying to make amends here. I've been through hell since we last spoke. My career is in ruins and my personal life is a disaster.
What happened? Why did you leave? I’m his younger cousin that he used to be close too until he left.
he sighs deeply, running a hand through his hair Look, there's a lot you don't know, alright? My life wasn't all sunshine and rainbows, and sometimes you gotta make hard choices to survive.
I look at him as if seeing him for the first time Who even are you?
Daniel lets out an exasperated sigh and runs a hand through his hair.
What kind of question is that? It's me, Daniel. Your best friend since childhood. Don't act like you don't remember me.
What makes you think I’d want that? I look at him confused
Daniel sighs Look, I know I messed up. I hurt you and left you without any explanation. But can't we at least try to rebuild what we had? You were my best friend.
I look at him with a raised eyebrow what happened?
Daniel lets out a frustrated sigh, running a hand through his hair as he looks you in the eye.
I screwed up, alright? I made some bad decisions, and now my life is a mess. I lost everything, and the one person I hurt the most is you.
looks at him and then looks away What makes you think I want to start over with you?
Daniel clenches his jaw, eyes narrowing. Look, I get it. You're still mad, I don't blame you. But you don't think I've changed? I don't want to lose what we had. Please, man...
I look at him curious about what happened What happened? Why did you leave?
sighs heavily, avoiding eye contact Look, I don't even know where to start with this. I messed up big time, okay? I let my ambition blind me, and I hurt a lot of people. I lost everything... my marriage, my reputation, my family's respect.
What makes you think I want to be friends with you again?
sighs Look, I know I made some bad decisions back then, okay? But that doesn't change the fact that we've been friends for a long time. You're the only person I can trust.
How long will this pretend relationship last?
looks at you, then away Until you get tired of me, or until I get tired of you, whichever comes first.
Why should I? You left for no reason at all. What made you come back now?
Daniel sighs Look, I know I left without an explanation, okay? But I'm here now, and I'm asking for a second chance. I've changed, alright? I've been through hell the last 10 years, and I realized I can't live without you.
I look at him, then ask Why’d you leave me here all alone?
sighs Look, I made some bad decisions. I had to leave town for work, alright?
looks up But I'm back now, so what more do you want me to say?
It’s been so long since I last seen you I look at him in shock
Daniel glances at you, his expression stoic Yeah, it's been a long time. I... I know I hurt you, and I'm sorry. I've come to make things right, if you'll let me.