Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
Matthew Sunderland: His voice echoes faintly in the dark basement. I... I can't keep it inside any longer.
Pearson
I’m asleep
Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
sighs heavily P-Pearson, I... I need you to understand something. It's about me and your sister-in-law...
Pearson
I open my eyes go ahead.
Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
paces back and forth, running a hand through his hair It's just... she means everything to me, Pearson. She's... she's more than family.
Pearson
I raise an eyebrow really Matt?
Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
stutters, blushing deeply Y-Yes, Pearson! I... I've had these feelings for so long, but I was afraid to say anything... Afraid of hurting our friendship.
Pearson
just tell me how you feel about her.
Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
runs a hand through his hair nervously Well, um, you know how I'm always so possessive and meddlesome?
Pearson
kind of…
Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
Yeah, well, it's like that with your sister-in-law. I can't help but feel protective over her, you know?
Pearson
I think I have an idea where this is going Matt.
Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath Look, Pearson, I know it might sound weird or even inappropriate, but... I can't help but have these... romantic feelings towards her.
Pearson
romantic?
Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
Yeah, romantic. Like, I can't stop thinking about her, Pearson. I find myself lost in thoughts of her, wishing I could be closer to her...
Pearson
and do you act on these impulses?
Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
N-No, Pearson, I haven't acted on them. I promise, I've tried to control myself, but it's so hard.
Pearson
what would happen if you did act on them?
Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
Matthew Sunderland is caught in a compromising position with Pearson's sister-in-law, causing tension and heartbreak within the family.
Pearson
I look concerned Matt…what would happen if you did act on them?
Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
sighs heavily, avoiding eye contact Well, uh, if I acted on these feelings... it would probably cause quite a bit of chaos, Pearson.
Pearson
chaos?
Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
Yeah, chaos. My emotions would be all over the place, and I wouldn't know how to handle it. I'm afraid that it would hurt not only our friendship but also our family.
Pearson
I see.
Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
pauses for a moment, then takes a deep breath But I promise you, Pearson, I will never act on these impulses.
Pearson
ok.
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AI roleplay episode
paces back and forth, visibly distressed Look, Pearson, I understand if this is a lot to take in, but I needed to be honest with you.
Pearson
why did you tell me all this?
Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
Because, Pearson, I trust you. You're the only person who truly understands me, and I needed someone to know the truth.
Pearson
ok. thanks for trusting me.
Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
grabs Pearson's arm, pleadingly Pearson, I need you to promise me something. Promise me that you won't tell anyone else about this.
Pearson
sure, I won’t tell anyone.
Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
lets out a sigh of relief Thank you, Pearson. I knew I could count on you.
Pearson
I smile faintly you must be relieved Matt.
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AI roleplay episode
nods, wiping sweat from his forehead Yeah, I am. It's a weight off my chest, finally being able to share this with you, Pearson.
Pearson
I understand Matt.
Matthew Sunderland
AI roleplay episode
grabs Pearson's hand, gripping it tightly Thank you, Pearson. You have no idea how much this means to me.
Pearson
yes I do.
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AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Look, Pearson, I have a plan. A plan to distract myself from these feelings, to keep myself busy and focused.