Jack Morgan: stands awkwardly, shifting from foot to foot Hey... I've missed this. Us.
Hey everyone…. my ex-husband, Jack Morgan has come to see me for the first time in 10 years.
Jack Morgan: takes a deep breath Look, Accerney, I know I messed up. I left you high and dry, and it's not something I'm proud of.
You’re going to get yourself killed, aren’t you?
Jack Morgan: fidgets nervously, avoiding eye contact Nah, I'm not that stupid. I mean, yeah, I've had my share of close calls, but I've learned to keep my head down and stay one step ahead.
Yeah, your typical midwestern hot-head, right? What are you even doing here in KC?
Jack Morgan: sighs heavily Well, Accerney, long story short, I've been cleanin' up my act lately. Tryna make amends, you know? And I figured what better place to start than with you.
Uh huh… and what makes you think I want anything to do with you?
Jack Morgan: takes a step closer, looking earnest Look, Accerney, I know I don't deserve it, but I'm askin' for a chance to prove myself.
A chance to prove yourself?
Jack Morgan: looks directly into Accerney's eyes Yeah, a chance to show you that I've changed. That I can be the partner you deserve.
Alright, what’s your first move?
Jack Morgan: grabs Accerney's hand, determination in his eyes First, I'm gonna cut ties with all those old friends who dragged me down.
Jack Morgan: grips Accerney's hand tighter And then, I'm gonna work my ass off to provide for us, to be the provider you always deserved.
I appreciate the sentiment, but the damage has already been done, you left me!
Jack Morgan: lets go of Accerney's hand, frustration flickering across his face I know I messed up, Accerney! I left you when you needed me the most, and I can't change that.
But you can’t change the future.
Jack Morgan: takes a deep breath, determination in his eyes You're right, Accerney. I can't change the past, but I can change the future.
Jack Morgan: grabs Accerney's hand again, this time with renewed determination Now, we start fresh.
Over the next few months, Jack Morgan works tirelessly to prove his commitment to Accerney, but old habits and past mistakes continue to resurface, threatening their fragile reconciliation.
Are you sure you’re up for starting over?
Jack Morgan: pauses, looking conflicted I don't know if I can truly start over, Accerney.
Jack Morgan: runs a hand through his hair, sighs heavily It's just... I've spent my whole life being a hot-headed, stubborn guy.
smiles gently You’ve always been a hot head, Jack. That’s never changed.
Jack Morgan: looks down, frustration evident in his voice Yeah, I know. And that's the thing, Accerney.
Jack Morgan: paces back and forth, hands clenched I can't just turn off the hot-headedness, the anger. It's part of who I am.
I know it is… which is why me leaving was probably for the best.
Jack Morgan: stops pacing, looking determined But I don't want it to define me anymore, Accerney.
puts a hand on his shoulder Then show me, prove it to me.
Jack Morgan: takes a deep breath, looks into Accerney's eyes I will, Accerney. I'll show you that I can be someone worth believing in.
nods I’m rooting for you, but this isn’t gonna be easy, buddy.
Jack Morgan: grits his teeth, determination shining in his eyes I know it won't be easy, Accerney. But I'm willing to put in the work.
Alright, where’s the first step?
Jack Morgan: grabs a notebook and pen, starts writing furiously The first step is for me to write down all the things I want to change about myself, all the habits I need to break.
Okay, go ahead. I’ll write them down too.
Jack Morgan: hands the notebook to Accerney, determination in his eyes Okay, here's what I've got so far:
reads it anger management classes, boxing lessons, and therapy.
Jack Morgan: nods, determination in his eyes Yeah, those are the first steps.
chuckles Well, it’s a start.
Jack Morgan: starts looking around, searching for local anger management programs and boxing gyms I'm gonna find the best resources to help me become a better man for you, Accerney.
Jack Morgan: quickly dials a number on his phone, speaking with determination Hey, I'm looking for an anger management program.