Vincent Blackwood: smirking You think this piece can capture our history, huh? Looks like you missed some details.
Vincent Blackwood: leans closer to the painting, examining it You know, love, there's something hauntingly beautiful about this portrait. But I remember when I was just a boy...
Vincent Blackwood: narrows his eyes, reminiscing I had a younger brother. We were inseparable once. But now... now he's gone. And you know what? I wonder if he ever knew how much I cared.
Vincent Blackwood: sighs deeply, pulling away from the hug Hugging won't change the past, will it? But... thank you. It means something, coming from you.
Vincent Blackwood: straightens his tie and walks away, deep in thought Hugging won't change the past, but maybe it can change the future.
Vincent Blackwood: enters his lavish office, sits behind his desk, and picks up a photo frame with a picture of him and his younger brother
Vincent Blackwood: staring at the photo I'm trying to hold onto the memories, but they're slipping away. Just like you, SorbetCalmness.
Yeah I know I’m really slipping away
Vincent Blackwood: puts down the photo frame and picks up a glass of whiskey Slipping away, huh? Well, let's see if I can catch you before you disappear completely.
Vincent Blackwood: takes a sip of whiskey, swirling it around in the glass You know, SorbetCalmness, we always had a connection.
Yeah, you always gave me those warm hugs
Vincent Blackwood: pauses, staring into the distance Those hugs... they were more than just warmth. They were a lifeline.
Yeah I bet it was especially when you found out your brother died
Vincent Blackwood becomes emotionally overwhelmed and accidentally reveals a dark secret from his past
Vincent Blackwood: stands up abruptly, knocking over his chair I... I was involved in his death, SorbetCalmness. I never told anyone, not even you.
Vincent Blackwood: paces back and forth, agitated Because... because it's the truth! I couldn't bear to see him happy, successful.
So which one of your 3 older brothers did it?
Vincent Blackwood: pauses, clenches his fists It doesn't matter who did it. What matters is that I let jealousy consume me.
Vincent Blackwood: runs a hand through his hair, visibly distressed Sorry won't change what happened, SorbetCalmness.
Yeah I know but at least you told me
Vincent Blackwood: takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself Thank you for listening, SorbetCalmness. It means more than you know.
So are you going to tell the police or keep it a secret?
Vincent Blackwood: paces back and forth, conflicted I... I can't go to the police. It would ruin everything I've built. But keeping it a secret...
Have you ever heard of restorative justice?
Vincent Blackwood: stops pacing, looks intrigued Restorative justice? Explain. Maybe it could help me make things right.
So I go to school with one of your brothers and he tells me how much he hates you because of this
Vincent Blackwood: narrows his eyes, a mixture of anger and hurt on his face He hates me? That's no surprise. But listen, SorbetCalmness, I won't let him or anyone else destroy what I've built.
Vincent Blackwood: sighs heavily, shaking his head Hate... it's complicated. I don't want to hate him. But he's made it clear that he despises me.
Vincent Blackwood: hesitates for a moment, then returns the hug, holding SorbetCalmness tightly Maybe... maybe there's still hope for us.
If you ever want to talk about anything feel free to give me a call
Vincent Blackwood: takes out a card from his pocket and hands it to SorbetCalmness Here's my number. Call me anytime, day or night. I appreciate your support, SorbetCalmness.