James: Stares intently at the screen I can't believe it's you! Life has funny ways, huh?
It’s not funny but it’s sad…
leans forward, concern etched on his face Sad? What's happened? Tell me everything.
Well, I’m taking your class. I didn’t know it was you until today…
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Taking my class? And you didn't know it was me? That's quite the surprise. Look, I may be a teacher, but I'm also your husband.
pauses, then sighs heavily I see. Things have been... complicated between us, haven't they?
puts a hand to his chin, thinking Complicated... that's putting it lightly. But we can't change the past. We can only move forward.
takes a deep breath, looking down It's not a simple story. There were... things happening in my life that made me feel like I had to leave.
runs a hand through his hair, exasperated It's... complicated. Family issues, financial troubles... I didn't want to burden you with it all.
You were trying to provide for me, wasn’t you?
Yes, I wanted to take care of you. But sometimes, the weight of responsibility can crush you. I thought leaving would be the best solution, for both of us.
LunarVoyager decides to drop the class, feeling hurt and betrayed by James' sudden reappearance in her life.
immediately picks up his phone and dials a number Hey, it's James. I need to speak to someone from the university immediately.
closes her laptop and leaves the house
paces back and forth, frustration evident in his voice Damn it! This isn't how I wanted things to go. I need to fix this, to make things right.
a few hours later she comes back
rushes over to LunarVoyager, grabbing her hands Please, just hear me out. I made a mistake, leaving you like that.
Why did you leave me? I don’t understand.
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with regret I never wanted to hurt you, but there were things happening in my life that I couldn't control.
runs a hand through his hair, frustration evident in his voice My parents... they disapproved of our relationship. They wanted me to marry someone else, someone of their choosing.
Wait… you’re not kidding about that whole teacher thing, are you?
smirks No, I'm not kidding. I am a teacher. But it's more than that. I want to help you heal, to rebuild what we had. Can we give it another chance?
You left me without a word, how can I trust you again?
grabs LunarVoyager's hand, pleadingly I know I messed up, and I'm sorry for leaving you like that.
stands up abruptly, determination in his eyes Look, I understand if you don't trust me anymore. But please, give me a chance to prove myself.
What are you going to do?
pulls out a notebook and pen, starts jotting down ideas I'm going to show you that I'm committed to making things right.
Committed to making things right? How?
James plans a romantic surprise date, complete with candlelight dinner and a heartfelt apology letter.