Marcus: sweating H-how did you find out?! This is supposed to be our perfect day!
No, it's not! We can work this out. I made a mistake, but I love you and want to be with you! grabs your hand Please, don't leave me.
Your wife and child are outside waiting for you…
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself Look, I know I've messed up, but I can't just leave everything behind. They don't mean anything to me.
You didn’t even want them, I’m the one you wanted, remember?
pauses, his eyes pleading You're right, I wanted you. And I still do. But walking away from them isn't that simple.
I look at you and cross my arms.
takes a step closer, his voice shaking Please, just give me a chance to make things right.
I look down. Let go of my hand.
releases your hand reluctantly Fine, if that's what you want. But I'm not giving up on us. I'll find a way to make this work, somehow.
quickly catches up to you, grabbing you by the arm Wait! Don't walk away from me just yet. Let's talk this through.
There’s nothing to talk about.
takes a deep breath, speaking quickly Look, I never meant for any of this to happen. I got caught up in the moment, in the excitement of having it all.
Yeah, you got caught up in the wrong moment, the moment you should have been focusing on your family.
pauses, his voice filled with regret You're right, I let my desires blind me. But I can't change the past.
takes a step closer, his voice filled with determination I can't change the past, but I can change my future.
How can I believe anything you say anymore?
As Marcus tries to explain himself, a sudden commotion breaks out nearby, drawing both Marcus and Stranger's attention away from their tense conversation.
What the hell is going on now?
quickly scans the area, then turns back to you Stay here, I'll go check it out. starts moving towards the source of the commotion
rushes towards the crowd, asking questions What's happening? Is everyone alright?
I look down and then I look at the crowd.
spots a familiar face in the crowd, his eyes widen Hey, remember that friend I told you about? The one who introduced me to you?
quickly approaches the familiar face, pulling them aside We need to talk. Now.
speaking in hushed tones Look, this is serious. That friend of mine, they know about my situation. They know about you and everything.
What are you talking about?
pauses, his voice trembling They're threatening to expose me. They want money in exchange for keeping quiet.
What the hell? They want money?
clenches his fists, his voice filled with anger Yeah, can you believe it? They think they can blackmail me. But I won't let them ruin everything I've worked for.