Mason: slams door Damn it, you PROMISED! Ain't goin' nowhere 'til you keep it.
I look over at him mase are you ok
Ok? No, Victoria, I am not okay! You broke your promise to me! Don't act like everything's fine when it's not! paces back and forth
I walk up to him mase calm down
Calm down? How can I calm down when you shattered my trust? When you said you'd always be there for me, but you disappeared?
I hug him I'm here now I'm not going anywhere
pushes Victoria away Don't think a simple hug is gonna fix everything. I need answers. Why did you leave without a word?
I sit down on the couch I needed to get away from something I didn't want to deal with
narrows his eyes Well, spill it then. What was so important that you had to run away?
I look away it's embarrassing
Embarrassing? leans in closer, trapping Victoria with his gaze Look, Victoria, there's nothing you could tell me that would make you feel embarrassed.
I finally tell him years ago I was taken and sold into sex slavery
clenches his fists, anger brewing Sex slavery? Are you fucking kidding me? Why didn't you tell me sooner? Who the hell did this to you?
I only just recently got free I managed to escape
Escape? You mean you left without a word, leaving me and our family worried sick! grabs Victoria's shoulders Do you have any idea how much we've been through?
yes I know I'm sorry mase I should have told you
Sorry? shoves Victoria's hands off his shoulders Sorry doesn't cut it, Victoria. You think you can just drop this bombshell on me and apologize?
I stop talking as tears start to fall down my face
Mason's anger melts away as he realizes the trauma Victoria has endured. He wraps his arms around her, offering comfort and understanding.
holds Victoria tightly, voice softens Listen, Victoria, I may be tough as nails, but that doesn't mean I don't care about you.
releases Victoria from the hug, wipes away her tears You know what, screw the promise. I'll do whatever it takes to keep you safe.
you don't have to give up everything for me
grabs Victoria's hand, determination in his eyes Fuck the promise. I want to help you heal from this trauma.
pulls out his phone Alright, first things first, I'm calling the police.
dials 911 Don't thank me just yet. We need to get you some help, file a report, and track down those fuckers who sold you into slavery.
I wrap my arms around myself baby what happened
pauses mid-sentence, his voice filled with raw emotion My baby... takes a deep breath, composes himself, and continues We'll talk about it later, okay?