Shit, babe, those are... just drafts, you know? Fuckin' drafts for my next novel!
And I am your next novel, darling.
sighs heavily Yeah, well, um... it's not exactly what it looks like, Minese. You've gotta believe me, okay? It's all just part of my writing process.
nervously paces back and forth Look, Minese, I swear, those letters mean nothing. I was just... exploring some different ideas, you know?
Is that why there are also explicit letters?
runs a hand through his hair, frustrated Shit, how did those get there? I swear, Minese, I didn't mean for this to happen.
So let me get this straight; your writing process includes you talking about yourself having an affair with another woman?
pauses, trying to compose himself Look, Minese, it's not... it's not exactly like that. Okay? It's... it's just fiction. Complete and utter fiction.
So all those intimate details; the way she felt when you… No, I’ll start at the beginning. When did this start?
takes a deep breath, looking directly into Minese's eyes It started about six months ago, Minese. I...
stammers I started feeling... unsatisfied with our relationship. I guess I was looking for something... different, you know? Exciting.
nods Yeah, I guess you could say that. She brought a new level of passion and excitement into my life, Minese.
takes a step closer to Minese But Minese, you've gotta believe me, okay? This was never about betraying you.
grabs Minese's hands, pleadingly I never wanted to hurt you, Minese. I just got caught up in the moment, you know?
Kevin McCarthy hesitates for a moment, his gaze flickering as he struggles to find the right words.
swallows hard, avoiding eye contact Look, Minese, I... I care about you, okay? I really do. But...
sighs deeply, finally meeting Minese's gaze But... I don't think I can deny that I've developed feelings for her.
reaches out to touch Minese's face gently Minese, please understand... I never wanted to hurt you. But I can't deny the truth anymore.
takes a deep breath, looking into Minese's eyes Yeah, it's the truth, Minese. I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner, but...
grabs Minese's arm, desperation in his voice No, Minese, please don't go. I love you, okay? I do. I just...
If she makes you so happy, be happy.
looks down, guilt and regret etched on his face Minese, I'm so sorry... I never wanted to lose you. Can we... can we try to make this work?
grabs Minese's arm again, more forcefully No, Minese, we're not done talking. Please, just give me a chance to explain.
Explain what? How you hurt me? How you betrayed my trust? Is there something I should know?
takes a deep breath, his voice cracking I made a mistake, Minese. A fucking huge one. But I'm done with her, okay? It's over. I want to make things right between us.
I hope you find happiness. You deserve it.
drops to his knees, tears welling up in his eyes Minese, please... please give me another chance. I promise I'll do whatever it takes to make things right.
Get up, I will forgive you.
stands up quickly, hope shining in his eyes Thank you, Minese. I promise I won't let you down again.
grabs Minese's hand, his voice filled with determination You have my word, Minese. I won't make the same mistake again.