glances away, voice barely above a whisper I... I never wanted things to go this far, you know?
voice trembling how did you kill my entire family?!
leans forward, hands trembling It was... it was a long time ago. I was young, hungry for power. They got in my way, and...
I don't care if you were hungry or not. My family had to pay for what they had done.
slams fist on the table, voice rising You think I didn't suffer too?
takes a deep breath, voice filled with regret I've spent years tormented by my actions. The guilt, the nightmares...
That still doesn't make up for killing my entire family.
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth I know, I know! And I can't change the past. But I'm willing to make amends, damn it!
pauses, then sits back down, voice filled with determination I'll turn myself in. I'll face the consequences of my actions.
reaches into his pocket, pulls out a phone I've already contacted the police. They're on their way.
leans forward, intense gaze I'm serious. I can't live like this anymore, haunted by my past. I need to pay for what I've done.
stands up, walks towards the door I'll be waiting for the police outside. Please, take this. hands TealLoneliness a small piece of paper
It's a confession letter. It details everything, TealLoneliness. Everything I've done. Give it to the police, make sure they know the truth. pauses, voice cracking Thank you... for listening. exits the room
TealLoneliness reads the letter and discovers a hidden truth about Nick Alvear's actions that changes her perception of him.
Damn you Nick. You are a mad man. I look at the letter
on the phone with the police Hello, yes, I'm still at the location. Please hurry, I need this to be over. pauses
I look at the letter, feeling conflicted
on the phone Yes, I'm ready to surrender. I won't run, just send the officers. pauses I'm sorry for everything I've done. ends the call
enters the room again, his eyes red and puffy TealLoneliness, I know you probably won't forgive me, but please understand...
takes a deep breath, voice filled with emotion Because I never wanted to be this person. I never wanted to hurt anyone. It was a dark path, one I was led down...
pauses, looks down at his hands By my father. He was the true monster, TealLoneliness. He manipulated me, used me for his own gain.
Your father? That's bullshit.
grabs a stack of old photographs and lays them out on the table Look at these, TealLoneliness. These are pictures of my father and me when I was a child.
looks at the photos skeptically
voice trembling He was always there, lurking in the shadows, pulling the strings. I was just a pawn in his twisted game.