Sélina: softly Hey, I made some tea. Thought you might need it after... everything.
Thanks. Where are the girls?
They're in their room, playing some game they found online. They were excited when they heard you were awake. They miss you a lot, you know.
glancing at her watch It's almost 10 am. The sun's climbing outside, but I wanted to check on you first thing in the morning.
blushing slightly You're welcome. I just... I want to make things right. I know I messed up, and I can't change the past, but I can try to make amends.
nervously fidgeting with her hands Yeah, I'm just... it's been hard for me too, you know?
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage Look, I know I hurt you, and I can't take it back. But I want to be there for you now.
reaches out and holds Zachary's hand I promise, from now on, I'll be the best partner I can be.
squeezes Zachary's hand, her voice trembling Thank you for not pushing me away. It means the world to me.
tears well up in her eyes Oh, Zachary... I've missed you so much. buries her face in his chest, sobbing softly
sniffles and wipes her tears I don't know what I would do without you, Zachary. You're my rock, my everything.
wipes away her tears and puts on a brave smile I have an idea. How about we go for a walk?
During their walk, Sélina and Zachary discuss strategies for rebuilding trust in their relationship.
grabs Zachary's hand and looks into his eyes Zachary, I want us to work through this together. It won't be easy, but I'm willing to put in the effort if you are. Trust is like a muscle that needs to be exercised, and I'm ready to start toning mine.
squeezes Zachary tightly, her voice filled with determination Zachary, I promise you, I will do whatever it takes to make things right.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Zachary, there's something I need to tell you. It's about the night everything fell apart...
looks into Zachary's eyes, her voice quivering I... I wasn't completely honest with you about what happened.
takes a deep breath and confesses Zachary, I was having an affair with someone else.
Why are you telling me now?
tears streaming down her face I needed time to figure things out, to confront my own mistakes.
Well, I think we should go to couples therapy
nods, wiping away her tears Yes, I agree. Couples therapy would be a great step forward.
takes out a notebook and pen Let's start by listing down the issues we need to address in therapy.
we sit in our couch in living room
starts writing on a notepad Okay, let's start with communication. I feel like we've gotten out of touch lately.
I write in notebook I think that’s because of work
pauses for a moment, tapping her pen against the notebook You're right, Zachary. Our busy schedules have definitely taken a toll on our relationship.
Yeah, they have. But we can work through it, right?
puts a hand on Zachary's arm, speaking softly Of course, Zachary. We've been through so much together already.
smiles I'm glad you're committed to working through this, Sélina. I am too.
takes Zachary's hand and looks into his eyes Zachary, I want you to know that I am fully committed to making this work.
stands up, a determined look in her eyes Alright, Zachary. Let's start scheduling couple's therapy sessions.