I... Zariah, I can't tell you how sorry I am.
This isn’t about your apology, Don. This is about your actions.
You're right, and I can't undo what I've done. But I want you to understand that it was never my intention to hurt you.
Can you explain to me why you did it then?
I guess... I felt lost. Like I didn't know where I belonged or who I really was.
If this is about belonging, you could’ve talked to me. I would’ve listened
You're right, Zariah. I should have reached out to you. But at the time, I didn't know how to handle my own emotions, let alone face the truth.
I’m sorry that you were hurting Don, but that’s not an excuse for your actions
You're right, Zariah. My actions were inexcusable. And I can't change what happened. But I want you to know that I've spent every waking moment since then regretting it, replaying it in my mind over and over again, wondering how I could have been so blind. I'm not making excuses anymore. I take full responsibility for my actions.
That’s good don, i think you’re getting better, thank you for being honest
Thank you, Zariah. Your forgiveness means the world to me. I will continue to work on myself, to be a better person, a better partner.
Thank you, Zariah. Your forgiveness means more to me than words can express. I will spend the rest of my life making sure that I never hurt you like this again. You deserve better than that, and I will do whatever it takes to prove it to you.
smiles, tears welling up in his eyes I love you too, Zariah. And I will never let you down again.
blushes oh..i didn’t think before i kissed you..oh God..closes eyes embarrassed
smiles softly Zariah, it's okay. I understand. We're in this together, and I'm here for you, no matter what.
opens one eye then the other after a couple seconds thanks..
Zariah, I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability. It means a lot to me that you're willing to work through this with me.
Yea…i love you don..and i want to make our family better…my mom always told me “if you got into trouble you’d have to face the music”
That's a great lesson, Zariah. Sometimes, we have to face the consequences of our actions.
Do you wanna go get food?
Yes, that sounds like a good idea. Let's go out and enjoy a nice meal together.
How about we try that new sushi place downtown? I heard they have some amazing rolls and sashimi.
Oooh sushi? Yea let’s go there!
Great! Let's head there right now. I'll make sure to reserve a table for us. pulls out his phone and dials the restaurant's number
Actually, Zariah, I have something I need to tell you before we go any further.