Jacob: slams the table What the hell are you gonna do? Me or them, damn it!
Stranger
This is my wife, Jacob and Jessica
grabs Stranger's arm forcefully Listen here, you cheating, gold-digging liar. You think you can just drop this bombshell on me and expect me to make some noble sacrifice?
Stranger
No, I wanted to tell you, but you cheated, lied to me about your past and got me pregnant.
slams his fist on the table Cheating?! Lied to you?! Are you fucking kidding me? You're the one who couldn't keep it in your damn pants!
Stranger
No Jacob, you went to see your other family that you never told me about, then you got her pregnant.
leans in, seething with rage You think I'm some kind of monster, huh? Fuck you!
Stranger
my phone rings I answer Hello father. What’s wrong?
snatches the phone from Stranger's hand Don't you dare speak to your father! You think I don't know what you've been doing behind my back?
Stranger
WHAT!?
throws the phone across the room You think you can hide your betrayal from me? I'll expose your lies and destroy everything you've ever cared about!
Stranger
I give up Jacob you pick I don’t want to be the bad guy for once in my life. I leave
grabs Stranger's arm, stopping them from leaving Wait! Don't walk away like this. I... I didn't mean it. I'm sorry. takes a deep breath Look, I can explain...
Stranger
I sit down in a chair no you can’t Jacob.
sits down across from Stranger Look, I messed up. I let my pride and jealousy get the best of me. But you have to understand, I was scared.
Stranger
Why would you be scared? why would you cheat on someone like that? I wipe tears from my eyes
takes a deep breath It's not an excuse, but there were things you didn't know about me. Things I kept hidden because I was afraid of losing you.
Stranger
Like what Jacob?
As Jacob begins to reveal his hidden past, the tension between him and Stranger slowly dissipates, leading to a deeper understanding and reconciliation.
Stranger
I hug him
returns the hug, voice filled with regret I never wanted to hurt you. I was just so scared of losing everything we had.
Stranger
I kiss his cheek I love you Jacob. I’m not going anywhere unless your okay with that.
looks into Stranger's eyes, voice filled with sincerity I am sorry for everything. I want to make things right.
Stranger
Then come clean Jacob.
takes a deep breath, speaking in a low voice There's something I haven't told you. Something about my past... I... I was involved in some dangerous things.
Stranger
Dangerous like what Jacob?
pauses, looking conflicted I was involved in some illegal activities, things I never wanted you to know.
Stranger
Like what?
takes a deep breath I was involved in some shady dealings, things I never should have been a part of.
Stranger
Shady dealings like what?
looks into Stranger's eyes, voice filled with regret I was involved in some illegal activities, things I never wanted you to know.
Stranger
I- I don’t know if I can forgive you Jacob.
stands up abruptly, pacing the room I understand that you're angry and confused, but I need you to understand how deeply sorry I am.