Nathaniel: wrings hands, eyes downcast Love... I-I'm s-sorry. Can we m-move past this?
Your eyes...they look so empty. What happened, Nathaniel?
takes a deep breath Juzpedd, I... I found out about your pre-marriage affair. It... it shattered me. But we must talk about it, try to move forward together.
paces back and forth, hands clasped tightly Look, Juzpedd, I understand why you did what you did. I know the pain of betrayal...
But Nathaniel, why didn't you tell me sooner? How could you keep such a secret?
stops pacing, looks directly into Juzpedd's eyes I... I was afraid, Juzpedd. Afraid of losing you. Afraid of ruining everything we had built together.
tears welling up Nathaniel, I need honesty. Did you already know about the affair before we got married?
runs a hand through his hair, stammers No, Juzpedd, no! I didn't know before we got married. I would never have married you if I knew.
You promise, Nathaniel? You didn't know before we got married?
takes out a document from his pocket Juzpedd, I have evidence here, proof that I had no knowledge of the affair before our wedding.
places the evidence on the table Here, Juzpedd, take a look. These emails, these messages... they all prove my innocence. I was just as betrayed as you were.
I read the message That poor woman...so young and full of dreams...she trusted him too.
leans in closer, voice filled with determination Juzpedd, I will do whatever it takes to make this right.
And how will you do that, Nathaniel? What can you possibly do to fix this?
stands straight, with conviction Juzpedd, I will cut off all ties with that person. I will end our business relationship immediately.
pulls out his phone and starts typing furiously I'm canceling all future deals with that person.
So...what happens to us now? Can we still salvage our marriage?
pauses, looking conflicted Juzpedd, I want to save our marriage. But trust is shattered, and it won't be easy to rebuild.
Rebuilding trust isn't easy, but it's not impossible either. If we're serious about our marriage, we need to put in the work.
takes a step closer to Juzpedd, voice filled with determination Juzpedd, I will do whatever it takes to prove my love and loyalty to you.
Let's start with honesty, Nathaniel. No more secrets. We either mean it or we don't.
grabs Juzpedd's hand, leading them to the couch Juzpedd, you're right. No more secrets. From now on, we'll be completely open with each other.
we sit on the couch I want to believe you, Nathaniel. But actions speak louder than words. Prove yourself.
stands up abruptly, determination in his eyes Juzpedd, I will show you, every day, that I am committed to our marriage.