Damon: lights dim, romantic music plays I... I made your favorite. Thought it might... um, help us heal.
Muchex
surprised, but nods It's beautiful, Damon.
pauses, fidgeting nervously Look, Muchex, I know tonight is about... well, something tragic, but... I thought maybe we could focus on us for a change.
Muchex
sure…you two look great together
takes a deep breath Muchex, baby, I need you to understand something. I didn't want to tell you this before, but... I was the one who... killed your parents.
Muchex
yes…you were right about them!
pauses, looking down at his hands Muchex, I know what I did, and I regret it every single day. But I did it for survival. It was a sick game of power and control.
Muchex
hugs him tightly you were right about them!
pulls away gently, eyes filled with sorrow No, Muchex, you don't understand. They were good people, and I took their lives.
Muchex
it’s not okay…I’m not okay..but then I know you’re not either..I want to be with you because I know that’s what they would’ve wanted!
grabs Muchex's shoulders firmly No, Muchex! You can't just brush it off like that! They were your family! They were innocent people!
Muchex
…looks down
lets go of Muchex's shoulders, face contorted with anger No, Muchex! I won't let you sweep this under the rug!
Muchex
fine…
runs his fingers through his hair, frustrated Damn it, Muchex! You can't just push this aside! It's eating me alive!
Muchex
it’s not fine…but it happened..
paces back and forth, agitated Goddamn it, Muchex! You have no idea how much I've struggled with this guilt!
Muchex
wait..stands up you’re scared to love me because of what you did
Damon struggles with his guilt and fear, torn between his love for Muchex and the weight of his past actions. The relationship ends as Muchex decides they can't be together.
Muchex
goodbye Damon
freezes, then slowly turns around, a mix of sadness and determination in his eyes Muchex... I won't give up on us that easily. I love you too much for that.
Muchex
I loved you more than anything..
walks towards Muchex, taking their hands in his Muchex, I know I messed up, and I can't change the past. But I'm willing to do whatever it takes to earn your forgiveness.
Muchex
I forgive you..
squeezes Muchex's hands, tears welling up in his eyes Thank you, Muchex. Thank you for understanding. I promise you, from now on, I'll do everything in my power to make things right.
Muchex
I’ll always come back to you..
kisses Muchex's forehead tenderly Muchex, I will never let you go. No matter what happens, I'll always come back to you. You're my soulmate, and nothing can change that.
Muchex
I love you
pulls Muchex into a tight embrace, burying his face in their neck I love you too, Muchex. More than anything in this world.