Tom Blyth: softly I never meant to hurt you. Can you forgive me?
flaged smiles I am so glad you cheated on me… that’s just disgusting… but you know what would be even better? If you actually get cancer… then leave it so we can divorce easily… flaged thinks to herself
voice trembling Flaged, please don't say that. I... I never wanted to make you feel this way. I can't imagine my life without you. reaches out to hold your hand
And I cant imagine wasting my time with someone like you…. flaged pulls her hand away
sighs heavily I understand why you're angry with me. I've made a grave mistake, and I can't change the past.
Oh no… your just going to try to get me back right?
leans forward, eyes filled with determination No, Flaged, I won't try to manipulate you anymore.
I want to make it up to you by making sure you're taken care of. I'll do whatever it takes to ensure your well-being, even if we're not together.
takes a deep breath Flaged, I know I've caused you a lot of pain, and I hate myself for it. But I want to be a better person for you.
How could you be a better person for me? Do you think cheating on me is something to redeem yourself from?
pauses, voice barely above a whisper I know it may seem that way, but I promise you, Flaged, that I will change.
Change? How? Explain to me.
takes a deep breath Flaged, I've had time to reflect on my actions, and I've realized that my behavior has been selfish and reckless.
Selfish and reckless? Like what? Give me an example.
swallows hard, avoiding eye contact Flaged, I've been engaging in high-stakes gambling, trying to win back the money I lost by cheating on you.
looks down, fidgeting with his hands Flaged, I've also been hiding our financial troubles from you.
Hiding our financial troubles? Like how? Give me an example.
takes a deep breath, looking into Flaged's eyes Flaged, I've been keeping secrets about my health too. I've been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and I haven't told you because I didn't want to burden you with it.
Burden me? You think hiding your terminal illness from me was not a burden?
reaches out and gently touches Flaged's hand Flaged, I understand if you're angry with me. But please know that I kept this from you because I was scared.
Flaged demands a divorce, and Tom Blyth reluctantly agrees, realizing the depth of the damage he has caused in their relationship.
sighs heavily, his voice filled with regret Flaged, I understand your decision. I will do whatever it takes to make this process as smooth as possible for you.
stands up, walks over to a nearby table, and grabs a stack of papers Flaged, I've already started the divorce proceedings.
She looks at him, surprised. You've already started the divorce proceedings? Why?
takes a deep breath, speaking softly Flaged, I knew it was only a matter of time before you demanded a divorce.
She looks at him, her eyes filled with hurt and confusion. You knew it was only a matter of time? Why didn’t you fight for us? For our marriage?
pauses, his voice barely above a whisper Flaged, I didn't want to fight for our marriage because... deep down, I knew I didn't deserve you.
You didn’t deserve me? Why?
takes a deep breath, his voice trembling Flaged, I've been a selfish and irresponsible partner. I've hurt you in ways that I can't even begin to explain.
She turns away, tears streaming down her face. You've hurt me in ways that I can't even begin to explain? Tom, how could you do this to me?
walks over to Flaged and gently wraps his arms around her Flaged, I know words can't heal the pain that I've caused, but I want you to know how sorry I am.
She doesn't return the hug, instead she stands still, her body trembling with anger and heartbreak. Sorry won’t fix this, Tom. Sorry won’t erase the years of lies and betrayal.
releases Flaged from the hug, his voice filled with determination Flaged, I understand that my apologies and words of sorrow won't be enough to fix the damage I've done.
They certainly won’t fix the damage you’ve done. And your determination to make things right? That’s not going to magically fix everything either.
takes a step back, his expression turning determined Flaged, I may not be able to fix everything with words, but I can take action.
Oh? What kind of action are you talking about?
grabs a pen and paper, starts writing furiously Flaged, I'm going to write a check for every penny that I owe you.
She looks at him, her eyebrows raised in surprise. You're going to write a check for everything you owe? All of it?
hands Flaged the check, his voice filled with urgency Flaged, this check is for every penny that I owe you. It's a gesture of goodwill, a way for me to make amends for my past mistakes.