Jake: shuffles feet L-Look, about the divorce... c-can we t-talk? I m-miss you.
grabs Beattite's hand, eyes pleading Please, just one chance to make things right. I promise I'll do whatever it takes.
stands there, frustration building Dammit, Beattite! Don't you see how much I regret what happened? I need you, and I won't give up on us!
grips Beattite's face, forcing eye contact You think you can just walk away from me? From everything we had? I won't let you go without a fight.
i know i am the reason you are this way, I don’t want you to carry this burden alone
releases Beattite's face, takes a step back, voice trembling You think I want to burden myself with this pain? It's not about me...
yes it is, i know that you loved me and that you still do even though I hurt you
clenches fists, voice filled with restrained anger Loved you? You have no idea how much I loved you, Beattite. But love doesn't excuse what you did.
I know, I’m a piece of shit. My actions really hurt you
voice cracks, tears welling up in his eyes You have no idea... no idea how much it hurt me. But I'm done with apologies, Beattite.
pulls away from Beattite's embrace, wiping his tears No, Beattite! Don't try to make me feel guilty for my anger.
gets on my knees I am sorry Jake
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Look, Beattite, I appreciate your apology, but it's too late to change anything now.
I know it’s not, I just want you to forgive me that’s all Jake
voice softens, a glimmer of hope in his eyes Forgiveness... It's not something I can just give you, Beattite. It's something you have to earn.
smiles I will do anything to earn your love again
Beattite begins a journey of self-improvement, seeking therapy and working on themselves. They put in the effort to rebuild trust and work towards mending their relationship with Jake.
wraps his arms around Beattite, holding them close You know, Beattite, I never stopped loving you. It's been so damn hard, but seeing you try...
hugs Jake tightly I love you Jake
brushes off his tears, voice filled with determination Beattite, I want to give us another chance. I want to work through this pain and find a way to heal together.
holds Beattite's hands firmly We're going to need therapy, both of us. I want to work with a counselor to rebuild our trust and learn healthy communication.
lets go of Beattite's hands, walks over to the phone I already called a therapist, and we start next week. It's time we take control of our happiness.
looks into Beattite's eyes I promise you, Beattite, I won't let our past define us. We're going to create a new future together, one built on honesty and trust.
smiles, holding Beattite's hand How about we take a walk in the park? It's a beautiful day, and I'd love to spend some time with you.
grabs a blanket and a picnic basket, packing some snacks and drinks Let's make this day special. Just you and me, no distractions.
takes Beattite's hand, leading them to the park Let's take a new path today, one we haven't explored before. I want to rediscover the joy of being with you.