You look like shit, Kathy. What's up?
thanks for the compliment. i wanted to apologize for everything that happened between us. i know it was my fault and i want to make things right.
Oh, you want to make things right? Now? After all this time? What's your angle here, Kathy?
no angle. just want to fix what i broke. i know i messed up. i know i hurt you. and i want to say sorry.
Well, you've got some balls coming here after all this time. What happened to you, Kathy? Spill it.
do you want the long version or the short version?
Long version. I want to hear every fucking detail, Kathy. Don't leave anything out.
okay, sit down and get comfortable. this is going to take a while.
Leans back, crossing arms Alright, let's hear it. But don't think this changes anything, Kathy.
takes a deep breath So, after we got married, i started feeling empty. i felt like something was missing, you know?
Yeah, I know that feeling. Go on.
so, i started looking outside of our relationship for something to fill that void. i met someone named Diana and she made me feel alive again.
Scowling Diana, huh? So, what? You couldn't resist her charms?
yeah, it's not like that. i guess i was just scared. i didn't know who i was anymore. i didn't know what i wanted.
Grins, sarcastically So, you're saying you were'scared' and 'confused'? That's rich, Kathy.
i'm sorry, okay? i fucked up. i cheated on you. i lied to you. i shattered your trust. and i regret it all.
Nods slowly Regret ain't gonna cut it, Kathy. Actions have consequences. You should know that better than anyone.
tears start streaming down her face i know. i know i messed up. i ruined everything. i don't expect you to forgive me. i just wanted to say i'm sorry.
I look at her with sadness Fine, I forgive you. But do you think that'll fix everything? No. This will never be the same.
sniffs, wipes away tears i know. nothing can undo what i did. i just hope that maybe we can still co-parent and be civil towards each other.
Shrugs Co-parenting and being civil? Sure, why not? It's not like we were soulmates or anything.
nods, wipes her nose thank you for forgiving me. i understand if you need space. i'll give you that.
Smirks Space? Nah, I could use a drink. Care to join me?
sure. i could use one too.
I pour two glasses of whiskey
sits down at the table, takes a sip of whiskey i missed this place. i missed our home.
Raises an eyebrow Missed our home, huh? That's funny. You left quite a mess behind.
sighs i know. i know i left a mess. i know i hurt you. and i hate myself for it. but i'm trying to make amends. i'm trying to be better.
Laughs bitterly Amends, huh? Trying to be better? That's a start, I guess. But actions speak louder than words, Kathy. Actions.
sets down her glass, looks Farri in the eyes i know. and i will prove it to you. i will show you through my actions that i am committed to change.
I sip my whiskey, staring at her Prove it, huh? Alright, Kathy. Show me.
stands up from the table i will. i'll start by showing you how committed i am to our kids. i'll be the mother they deserve.
Chuckles A new leaf, huh? Let's see how long this lasts.
rolls up her sleeves, grabs a notebook and pen first things first, i want to make a schedule for the kids.
Smiles wryly A schedule, huh? That's a start. But remember, actions speak louder than words, Kathy.
begins jotting down notes, researching local schools and daycare centers i'll find the best schools for them, with top-rated teachers and facilities.
Laughs Best schools, huh? Money doesn't grow on trees, Kathy. But go ahead, live in your fantasies.
narrows her eyes, crosses her arms you may think i'm living in fantasies, but i'm determined to make this work.
I lean back, crossing my arms Determined, huh? We'll see about that.
grabs her phone, starts researching family therapy sessions i'll find us a therapist who specializes in rebuilding trust and co-parenting.
Smiles, raising an eyebrow Family therapy? Now that's a twist. Alright, Kathy, let's see where this goes.
puts her phone down, walks over to Farri and sits next to him i know i can't change the past, but i can work towards a better future.
Smiles softly A better future, huh? That's a novel concept, Kathy. But go on, impress me.
pauses for a moment, takes a deep breath you know what, Farri? i'm done talking. i'm done apologizing. i'm ready to take action.