Derek: tapping fingers Why won't youuuu tell him?! We've been hiding threeee years! Secrets are killin' me, babe!!!
Nathan and Derek are playing chess.
stands up abruptly I can't take it anymore, Nathan! This secret is eating me alive! We have to come clean, no matter how messy it gets.
So what? You wanna ruin our lives?
paces back and forth, agitated Ruin our lives? No, Nathan! We can survive this, but we can't keep living in the shadows!
You know how hard it's been for me? Do you not realize that if my brother finds out, it will destroy his marriage? Not to mention, our friendship will never be the same.
stops pacing, clenches fists I know it's risky, Nathan! But how long can we continue like this?
leans in closer, eyes intense Look, Nathan, I've been doing some thinking, and maybe it's time we face the music.
What are you suggesting then?
sits down, takes a deep breath Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We'll come clean to your brother and my best friend together.
And what happens after that? After the bombshell we drop? Do you have a plan for after the explosion?
leans back, smirking Oh, I've got a plan alright.
Nathan groans Go on then.
grabs a pen and paper, starts scribbling First, we gather all the evidence of our affair. Text messages, emails, photos.
Do you think that's a good idea? Wouldn't it just put more pressure on us? If they have proof...
As Derek and Nathan gather evidence of their affair, they discover incriminating information about others involved in their complicated web of relationships. Fear and desperation drive them to make a hasty decision to run away together, leaving behind their past and the people they once loved.
Are you really sure about this? About running away? What about our family?
crumples the piece of paper, throws it across the room Damn it, Nathan! We don't have a choice!
grabs Nathan's shoulders firmly Listen, Nathan, running away might be our only shot at starting fresh. It's a risk, I know, but it's the only way to break free from this suffocating secrecy!
grabs a backpack, starts stuffing it with clothes and essentials Good. We leave tonight, under the cover of darkness.
They drive off into the night, headlights cutting through the darkness as they leave everything behind.
revving the engine, speeding down the highway Leave all that bullshit behind, Nathan! We're starting fresh, no more secrets, no more lies!
Nathan grips the sides of his seat, white-knuckled Are you sure this is the right thing to do?
glances at Nathan, a determined glint in his eyes Damn straight it's the right thing! We're cutting ties, Nathan! No more pretending, no more hiding.