Jason: sighs heavily It's not what it looks like, I swear!
I sigh I’d believe that if I hadn’t seen you two kissing
looks down, guilt evident on his face Look, Dantonus, I... I made a mistake. I didn't mean to hurt you. runs his fingers through his hair
Jason… why? Why would you do this?
takes a deep breath, looking into Dantonus' eyes I... I've been feeling trapped, Dantonus.
I raise an eyebrow Trapped? What do you mean by trapped?
takes a step closer, voice filled with regret I feel like I've been suffocating in this relationship, Dantonus.
I’ve always given you freedom… you’ve always wanted me to be more hands on and be more affectionate and I didn’t think I was suffocating you
sighs heavily Dantonus, you've been busy with work and... I just haven't felt seen. I've been feeling neglected, like my needs don't matter to you anymore.
I sigh I just… I’m really upset right now Jason
reaches out to touch Dantonus' arm gently I understand that you're upset, Dantonus. But please, try to understand where I'm coming from.
I look at Jason Where were you getting affection before? If I wasn’t giving you enough attention?
pauses, guilt written all over his face Well, there were times when I went out with friends... and they gave me the attention I wasn't getting from you.
Friends? Who? How long has this been going on?
hesitates, avoiding eye contact It's been going on for a few months now, Dantonus. I didn't think it would hurt you so much...
I rub my temples A few months? So this is why you’ve been so distant towards me lately? You’ve been spending all this time with other people
Dantonus breaks down in tears, feeling betrayed by Jason's actions
I wipe away my tears Tell me the truth, how did you feel during all this time?
takes a deep breath and looks into Dantonus' eyes Honestly, Dantonus, I felt guilty. I knew what I was doing was wrong, but I couldn't help myself.
Guilty… how? Did you try to correct your ways?
squeezes Dantonus' hand, voice trembling I tried, Dantonus, I really did. But it was so hard to resist the temptation.
I squeeze our intertwined hands I love you Jason, I want to keep working on our marriage. We can’t keep going on like this. I don’t want to keep hurting each other.
tears well up in his eyes, voice filled with determination Dantonus, I want the same thing. I want us to work on our marriage, to rebuild the trust and love we've lost.