Marcel: What the fuck?! You weren't supposed to find that, damn it!
I’m sorry, Marcel. I’m taken aback by this. I…why didn’t you tell me you were married?
takes a deep breath, pacing back and forth Look, Samuel, I didn't want you to worry. I wanted to protect you, keep you safe.
How long has you been married?
stops pacing, looks directly into Samuel's eyes It's been five years. I couldn't tell you because I was scared of losing you.
sighs deeply Five years, Marcel... Why didn't you think I could handle that?
runs a hand through his hair, visibly frustrated Damn it, Samuel! It's not about handling it, it's about protecting you!
Your baby mama, she’s pretty.
grits his teeth, his voice filled with anger Don't you dare call her that! She's the love of my life, the mother of my children.
And what, you didn’t think I could be happy for you?
takes a step closer to Samuel, his voice softening Samuel, you've always been there for me. But I didn't want to burden you with my secrets.
I’m not a kid, Marcel. I understand.
sighs, looking down I know, Samuel, I know. But I was just so scared. Scared of losing you, scared of messing everything up.
Well, you didn’t. I’m here, aren’t I?
nods, tears welling up in his eyes Yeah, you're right. I should have trusted you. I'm so sorry, Samuel. I promise I'll never keep anything like this from you again.
hugs him I love you, Marcel. But I gotta know, where did you get that kinda money?
pulls away from the hug, avoiding eye contact That...that's a complicated question, Samuel. It's tied up in some...shady business dealings.
Shady business dealings? Jesus, Marcel, what the hell have you been doing all these years?
looks conflicted, hesitates before speaking Samuel, I... I've been involved in some illegal activities. But I promise you, I'm trying to change.
Is that why you came to me? To seek forgiveness?
nods, his voice filled with remorse Yeah, Samuel. I knew I had messed up, and I needed someone to talk to.
hugs him I can’t condone what you did, but I forgive you.
pulls away from the hug, wiping away his tears Thank you, Samuel. That means a lot to me. I promise you, I'm going to make things right.
I’m willing to help you if you let me.
grabs Samuel's hand, determination in his eyes You have no idea how much that means to me, Samuel. I need your help.
paces excitedly Alright, Samuel, first things first.