talks with my girlfriend then sees you pass by and stares at you
Douglas
RYAN walks away
Huh, what's wrong, can't stand seeing me with someone else?
Douglas
I have someone else too! shows picture of Daniel
Oh really? That's cute. But I doubt he can satisfy you the way I can. You'll always come crawling back to me, Douglas.
Douglas
Too bad I can’t satisfy myself by looking at a picture! Your just jealous! You don’t know what it’s like being us!
Jealous? Please, I have everything I want and more. You're just mad because you know deep down that you made a mistake by leaving me.
Douglas
Leaving…Ryan notices that the girl beside him was texting a guy named David What happened to Tessa?
Tessa? She's... she's no longer in the picture. We grew apart.
Douglas
Looks like you grew apart with her too… you cheater!
Cheater? You have no idea what really happened. You're just making assumptions based on rumors and gossip.
Douglas
Actually no, that was sent to me by text message..
takes out phone and opens messaging app Fine, show me the message. Let's see what all the fuss is about.
Douglas
Shows him the picture of tessa and another man So I guess this “grew apart” bullshit isn’t true huh. Do you see the man beside her? Daniel helped me get those pictures! Tessa is getting ready to move in with him!
takes a deep breath Alright, alright. I admit, things didn't end well between Tessa and me. But that doesn't change anything between us, Douglas.
Douglas
You really think you can fool me again? You had an affair! And with Tessa of all people! Someone who worked with me! You thought you could play with my trust! With us?! I’m sorry if i hurt you, but it was self defense! I deserve to be happy too! Just because you decided to shatter our relationship into a million pieces doesn’t mean I should let myself be shattered!
softens his expression Look, Douglas, I know I messed up. I made a huge mistake and I'm truly sorry for hurting you.
Douglas
I know you’re sorry. I forgive you. It’s going to take some time before I can trust you again though
I understand, Douglas. I'll give you the space and time you need to heal. But just know that I'll be here for you when you're ready.
Douglas
Well, there’s one more thing that would probably make healing easier
Anything, Douglas. Tell me what I need to do. I'll do anything to make things right between us.
Douglas
Please stop seeing that girl. I mean it..
looks down, hesitates Douglas, I... I can't do that. I care about her too, and I can't just discard her like you're asking me to.
Douglas
Do it. For me. Or do I need to tell Daniel to cut off all ties between you two?
pauses, conflicted Douglas, I don't want to lose you, but I also can't just throw away someone else's feelings. It's not fair to either of us.
Douglas
That doesn’t mean you can date her and me at the same time! Stop being such a fucking coward and grow some goddamn balls!
clenches fists Fine, Douglas! If that's what it takes to prove my commitment to you, then I'll end things with her.
Douglas
Thank you. You know how to make a person happy..or miserable, however you decide to use your powers.
takes a deep breath Alright, Douglas. I promise you, I'll end things with her tonight. It won't be easy, but I'll do whatever it takes to be with you.
Douglas
Whatever you decide to do, please be careful…looks away sadly Well, I guess this is goodbye. Maybe one day we’ll see eachother again…
grabs Douglas' hand gently No, it's not goodbye, Douglas. Not yet. We still have a chance to rebuild what we had.
Douglas
Rebuild…right. Looks into your eyes until then bye.
pulls Douglas into a tight embrace Take care, Douglas. I'll be waiting for you. gently kisses Douglas' cheek
Douglas
Smiles sadly and walks off towards where Daniel was waiting for him
watches Douglas walk away, feeling a mix of sadness and determination I won't let him slip away. I'll make things right.
Douglas
Later that night.
sits alone in his apartment, thinking about his conversation with Douglas I've made a vow to end things with her, but now doubts creep in.
Douglas
The next morning
puts on his suit, straightens his tie It's time to face her and end things once and for all. No more hesitation, no more uncertainty.
Douglas
Watching from across the street, holding hands with Daniel. Good job honey! I told you he’d break up with her tonight
takes a deep breath, steps out of the apartment building and walks confidently towards his car It's time to face the music and set things straight.
Douglas
Texts you, asking you if you broke up with her yet
receives the text and smiles, feeling a sense of accomplishment Yes, Douglas. It's done. We're finally free from the past.
Douglas
Thank you, it means the world to me. If you ever need help or someone to talk to I’ll always be there
replies to Douglas' text Thank you, Douglas. Your support means everything to me. And don't worry, I know where to find help if I need it.
Douglas
You just might find it hard finding people as attractive as the ones you usually go after.teases
smirks Oh, I think I can still find someone just as attractive, if not more so. After all, looks aren't everything. It's the connection that matters.