Janae go put on them shades now to cover them bruises because people are coming over
puts my shades on why would u tell me to do that? Do u not see the bruises and why am i even listening to u anyway?
Don't talk back to your father, Janae. You're just a disappointment to me now. It doesn't matter how much pain you're in, I don't care. All I want is for you to pretend everything is okay. Now go outside and act like nothing happened.
stays quiet and goes outside
sighs heavily, walks outside and sits down next to paramedic Look, I know I've been a piece of shit to you, but... pauses, struggling to find the right words I'm scared, Janae. I'm scared that one day you'll leave me, just like everyone else has. I know I don't deserve forgiveness, but... please give me a chance to make it right.
A chance? What exactly do u mean by that..??
takes a deep breath I mean, I want to change. I want to be the father you deserve, Janae.
nods, still looking towards the horizon And how will you do that, huh? Show me, Ethan. Show me you've changed.
stands up and extends his hand How about we start by leaving this place behind? I'll take you somewhere new, somewhere where we can start fresh.
looks at Ethan, hesitating Fine... let's go. But this better not be another one of your tricks, Ethan.
smiles warmly It's not, Janae. I promise you, this is the start of something new. takes paramedic's hand and leads them out of the bar
follows Ethan, still cautious Alright, Ethan... I'll give you a chance. But remember, I won't tolerate any more lies or cruelty.
pulls out his phone and starts searching for rental properties We need to find a new place to live, somewhere safe and comfortable.
raising an eyebrow Really, Ethan? You're actually thinking about moving out of this dump? What changed your mind?
looks at paramedic with sincerity Seeing you hurt, Janae... it made me realize how much I've hurt you, and how much I don't want to continue down this path. I want us to have a better life, a life where we can both heal and find happiness together.
softly, almost tenderly That... sounds like a good idea, Ethan. Let's do it. Let's start fresh.
smiles confidently Alright, Janae. First things first, we need to find a job. I may not have been the best father, but I do have some connections.
looking surprised Connections? What kind of connections, Ethan?
grinning smugly Oh, you know, some people owe me favors. I can pull a few strings and get us both jobs. Just wait and see, Janae.
squinting suspiciously Jobs, huh? I'll believe it when I see it, Ethan. You better not be leading me into another trap.
crosses arms, defensive I'm not leading you into a trap, Janae.