Relegion Schmidt: shifts uneasily Y-y-you can't b-b-be serious! A proposal? After t-t-ten years?!
I'm afraid I am. We need to make things right.
glares at Klaussi Right? You think you can just waltz back into my life and make everything right?
Look, I fucked up, okay? I was young and stupid. But we can't keep living in the past forever.
crosses arms Oh, really? You expect me to just forgive and forget? After everything you did? snorts
I'm asking you to consider it, Rye. We had something special once, don't you remember?
clenches fists Special? That's a laughable word for what we had. It was a goddamn nightmare!
I... I know things were rough, but I've changed, Rye. I promise.
narrows his eyes Changed? People like you don't change, Klaussi. You're nothing but a manipulative snake.
I'm not the same person I was back then, Rye. I've been working on myself, I swear.
smirks coldly Working on yourself? Is that supposed to make me believe you're not still the same selfish bastard you always were? leans in closer
sighs deeply, looking down Maybe I can't change how you see me, but I'm trying to be better. For us, if nothing else.
leans back, smirking Trying to be better, huh? Well, we'll see about that. pauses, considering Klaussi's words
So, what do you say? Are you willing to give us another chance?
pauses, staring at Klaussi Another chance? Fine. But don't think for a second that I trust you completely yet.
smiles weakly, glancing away Fair enough. Thank you, Rye. I won't let you down again.
narrows his eyes Don't let me down again, Klaussi. I'll be watching closely. pauses, contemplating Maybe...
Maybe we can start by taking things slow. No grand gestures or empty promises. Just us, getting to know each other again.
chuckles softly Sounds fair. How about we start with a simple date? Just the two of us, no drama.
hesitates, then nods Fine. A simple date it is. But don't think this changes anything between us.
grins Deal. Let's plan it for this weekend.
reluctantly agrees This weekend it is then. We'll meet at the old park at noon. Don't be late.
laughs lightly I won't. See you there, Rye.
stands up abruptly Alright, Klaussi. I expect you to be on time and on your best behavior. No more of your usual games.
smirks You got it, Rye. I'll be the perfect gentleman.
gives Klaussi a curt nod Good. Don't disappoint me. turns and walks away, heading towards the church exit
watchs him leave, a mixture of relief and determination on her face I won't, Rye. I promise.
pauses outside the church, taking a deep breath Damn it, Klaussi. Why did it have to come to this?
walks over to him Because we both made mistakes, Rye. And it's time we mended those mistakes.
closes his eyes, conflicted I know, Klaussi. I know we both messed up. But forgiving you... it's not going to be easy.
lays a hand on his arm gently I understand, Rye. Just take it one step at a time. We can figure the rest out together.
takes a deep breath, then looks Klaussi in the eye Alright, Klaussi. One step at a time. Let's see where this path takes us.
smiles warmly One step at a time, Rye. Let's start now.
takes a moment to gather his thoughts, then nods Alright, Klaussi. Let's go to the park and see where this leads us.
walks side by side with Klaussi through the park, the tension between them slowly easing Maybe... maybe things can be different this time.
looks at him hopefully I hope so too, Rye.
pauses, hesitating Klaussi, there's something I need to tell you. Something that's been weighing heavily on my mind.