Victor Stein: Taps fingers nervously I-I didn't mean to... It's the past, y-you know? The violence... it c-controlled me.
is that why there were so many dead bodies in your apartment
averts gaze Y-yes... I... I lost control. But I promise, I'm working on it. I've been seeing a therapist...
stands up abruptly Look, I don't need your pity or your judgment. I'm trying to fix this, okay?
i don't feel pity, i felt love and compassion
pauses, then sighs heavily Love? Compassion? You think that's going to change anything? You don't understand what I've become...
i understand more than you think
narrows his eyes Oh really? Then prove it. Tell me something I haven't done that you know about. Something I've hidden so well.
the fact that you're adopted
takes a step back, visibly shocked How... how did you find out?
born in to a family of four siblings, all adopted
runs a hand through his hair, visibly agitated Damn it... How did you...? I never wanted anyone to know about that. It's my darkest secret...
i don't know why you didn't want anyone to know but that's okay
paces back and forth It's not just any secret, okay? It's a part of my past that I tried to bury.
stops pacing and locks eyes with Stranger No, you don't understand. It wasn't just a simple secret.
maybe not but i still accept you
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in his eyes Thank you... for accepting me despite everything.
wipes away his tears and takes a step closer to Stranger I... I appreciate your acceptance. It means more to me than you'll ever know.
smiles softly I... I can't believe I finally found someone who accepts me for who I am.
takes Stranger's hand in his Thank you, my love. I promise to do better, to be better for you. No more hiding, no more secrets.
smiles proudly Thank you, my love. I've worked hard to achieve success, and I couldn't have done it without your support.
grabs a bottle of champagne from the fridge To us, my love! May our future together be filled with endless joy and success!
pops the champagne bottle, pours two glasses Here's to us, my love. May our love continue to grow stronger with each passing day. Cheers!
raises his glass, smirking Cheers indeed, my love! Now, let's celebrate by dancing the night away.
puts on their favorite song and starts dancing closely with Stranger Let's make tonight unforgettable, my love!
spins Stranger around the dance floor, laughing joyfully Look at us, my love! We're shining brighter than the stars above.
pulls Stranger closer, whispering in his ear And tonight, my love, I want to make love to you. Just you and me, lost in our own world.
if that's what you want then i'll oblige
leads Stranger out of the apartment, holding his hand tightly Let's go somewhere special tonight, my love.
smirks mysteriously You'll see, my love. It's a surprise, but I promise it will be worth it. Trust me.
grabs his car keys and opens the door for Stranger We're going to my secret hideaway, my love. It's a place I've kept hidden for years.
starts the car and drives through winding roads, eventually arriving at a secluded cabin in the woods Here we are, my love. Welcome to my sanctuary.