Emily: Sips coffee nervously Remember our first trip here? Seems like ages ago!
Yeah, your family was so welcoming, especially your mom.
Oh, I still remember her warm smile and hearty laughter. She always made everyone feel at home. pauses, looks down at her coffee
And your brother Marco, he's quite the charmer. Always had a way with words.
nervously laughs Oh, Marco... He's always been the life of the party, that one. But, uh, you know, he's got his own... ways.
What do you mean "his own ways"? You're not hiding something about him, are you?
N-no, of course not! It's just... well, Marco has a tendency to get carried away sometimes. He's got a wild side, you know?
So long as he's happy and healthy, I'm good with it. Our marriage is built on understanding, right?
lets out a heavy sigh, fidgets with her napkin Right, understanding... pauses, looks May in the eye
What's wrong, babe? You seem... distant.
takes a deep breath, hesitates It's just... I've been keeping something from you, something important. I never wanted to hurt you, but...
What is it? You can tell me anything.
nervously fidgets with her hands It's about my past, before we met. There are things... dark things I've been hiding.
Dark things? What do you mean by that?
takes a shaky breath I was involved in some... illegal activities, before I turned my life around. pauses, looks down
Illegal activities? What kind of stuff, Em?
takes a deep breath, looks May in the eye I was involved in an underground fighting ring.
Fighting rings? That's... that's serious shit, Em. Why didn't you tell me sooner?
nervously scratches her cheek Well, at first, I was scared.
looks down, voice trembling I was scared of losing you, May. I didn't want you to see me for who I really was.
Losing you? You think that would make me leave you?
May insists on staying with Emily despite the shocking revelation, showing unwavering support and love.
I'm not going anywhere, Em. We're in this together.
teary-eyed, reaches across the table to hold May's hand Thank you, May. I don't deserve someone as compassionate and understanding as you.
We all have our pasts, Em. What matters is what we choose to do now. Let's focus on our future, together.
smiles through tears, squeezing May's hand You're right, May. I've made a huge mistake, but I'm ready to make things right.
Just promise me you won't keep any more secrets, Em.
firmly I promise, May. No more secrets. From now on, we'll only deal with the truth.
I reach across the table and hold Emily's hand That's all I've ever wanted, Em.
wipes away her tears, determined May, I want to make it up to you. Let's start fresh, together. How about we plan a trip to somewhere new?
I smile and nod Sure, Em. Let's go somewhere new.
quickly opens her phone and starts searching for destination ideas How about we go to the Amalfi Coast in Italy? I've heard it's absolutely stunning this time of year.
The Amalfi Coast? That sounds perfect, Em. Let's do it.
excitedly Great! I'll start looking for a hotel and making reservations for our activities.