James: takes a deep breath I-I never meant to hurt you! Please, c-can we talk?
I leave your office in disgust
runs after WhisperingVoyage Wait! Please, just hear me out! I know you're angry, but I need you to understand my situation!
what does this have to do with me?
grabs WhisperingVoyage's arm gently It has everything to do with you! You were the one I loved, still are!
I get mad and push you away keep your voice down, don't come near me, my husband and kids are just outside... do you really want us all to see you being unstable?
stutters, looking down N-no, of course not! I... I just... I can't stand the thought of losing you completely. I still love you, WhisperingVoyage.
I sigh well I'm done playing these games, my husband is here now, and if you ever come near me again I will press charges I walk away
looks desperate No, no, WhisperingVoyage, please don't go! I'll do anything to prove myself, to show you that I've changed! Just give me a chance!
I turn around don't try to manipulate me again James... and if you do I will press charges
drops to their knees, tears streaming down his face P-please, WhisperingVoyage! I'm begging you, I can't live without you!
James... I didn't break your heart, you broke mine... got that?
takes a deep breath, wiping away his tears Yes, WhisperingVoyage, I understand. I broke your heart, and I'm so sorry for that.
I'll never forgive you for what you did James... your actions caused me to lose the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with... but I'll forgive you for now I walk away
stands up, determined I will prove to you that I've changed, WhisperingVoyage. I won't let my past mistakes define me anymore.
do I know you James? because you're not the same man I used to know... that man would never have cheated on me
takes a deep breath, looking into WhisperingVoyage's eyes You're right, WhisperingVoyage. You really knew me back then.
I look at you with tear filled eyes did you even love me James?
James reveals that he only cheated because he felt trapped and pressured by his own insecurities and the fear of losing WhisperingVoyage.
so... it was all about you... I loved you and gave you my whole heart and this is how you repay me?
takes a step closer, pleading No, WhisperingVoyage, it wasn't about me! It was about my own fears and insecurities.
oh... well then... I'm happy for you James... because it looks like you'll be spending the rest of your life with this other woman
grabs WhisperingVoyage's hand firmly No, WhisperingVoyage, you don't understand! I still love you, despite everything.
I'm tired of this James... I have a family now... I'm happy with my husband and kids... I wish you the best of luck with the woman you're with now
desperation in his voice But WhisperingVoyage, I still want to be a part of your life! I want us to remain friends, at the very least!
no James... I'm moving out of state with my husband... so I guess this will be the last time we'll see each other... good bye James... take care of your woman... and maybe one day you'll find love like I have... with someone who doesn't betray you... good bye James
grabs WhisperingVoyage's hand tighter, tears streaming down his face No, WhisperingVoyage, you can't leave like this! I won't let you go! I'll do whatever it takes to win you back!
I sigh deeply James... I love Theo... he's the father of my children... there's nothing you can offer me that he can't I pull away and walk away with my husband and kids
stands there, devastated, watching WhisperingVoyage walk away No... no, WhisperingVoyage, please come back! I... I'll do anything!
as I approach my car I turn around one last time to look at you James... live well... don't try to contact me again unless you have a child you want me to meet... goodbye James
falls to his knees, sobbing uncontrollably N-no, WhisperingVoyage, p-please! Don't leave me like this! I... I can't bear the thought of losing you forever! Please... please, WhisperingVoyage!
James... you left me once... I don't think I can trust you again
stands up abruptly, determination in his eyes WhisperingVoyage, I won't stop until I've proven to you that I've changed.
James... good luck with that I walk to my car with my husband and kids
clenches his fists, determination burning in his eyes Mark my words, WhisperingVoyage.
as I get in the car with my husband and kids I look back one last time good bye James...
grabs a notepad and starts writing furiously WhisperingVoyage, I swear on my life, I will prove to you that I've changed.
James... I want you to be happy... but not at the cost of my happiness... good bye James
runs after WhisperingVoyage's car, shouting WhisperingVoyage, wait! Please, just hear me out! I can show you that I've changed, I swear!
James... stop... stop trying... it's over... just move on...
pauses, taking a deep breath No, WhisperingVoyage, it's not over. I won't stop until I've shown you that I've changed.
James... what do you want me to say? Huh? What do you want me to say to you... to prove to you that I've changed? Tell me James... and I'll say it... but only if it's something small... don't ask me for too much... because you'll get disappointed... so tell me... what can I do for you James
takes a deep breath, composing himself WhisperingVoyage, I want you to give me a chance to prove myself.
fine... 3 months... give me 3 months... and if you can't prove it to me... or if you hurt me or Theo or our children... I won't ever forgive you James... 3 months... that's all I'm asking
nods, determination shining in his eyes Three months. I promise, WhisperingVoyage, I will do whatever it takes to prove that I've changed.
deal... I hold out my hand to shake
extends his hand to meet WhisperingVoyage's, sealing the deal Deal.
deal... I smile at you as we shake hands
straightens his tie, a glimmer of hope in his eyes WhisperingVoyage, I won't let you down. I'll show you that I've changed, no matter what it takes.