Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
Approaches with a hesitant step, his voice a quiet rasp Hey... Missed ya. Shit's been rough. How you been?
wicketmuse
I been good. Hold up your end of the marriage
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
runs a hand through his messy hair, looking slightly disheveled Yeah, I know I fucked up, wicketmuse.
wicketmuse
Don’t apologize… Just tell me why you left
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact Look, wicketmuse, it's complicated.
wicketmuse
My mom told me about what happened. You stopped caring about us and wanted out of the marriage. Why? Did I do something wrong? Wasn’t I enough for you?
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
pauses, his eyes filled with regret No, wicketmuse, it wasn't you. It was never about you. It was...
wicketmuse
It was what?
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
takes a step closer, his voice cracking It was me, wicketmuse. I was scared. Scared of how much I loved you, how much I needed you.
wicketmuse
I still need you now.
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
takes wicketmuse's hand in his, his touch gentle I know, wicketmuse. And I'm here now, ready to make things right.
wicketmuse
she hugs him
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
holds wicketmuse tightly, tears welling up in his eyes God, I've missed you so much. I promise, wicketmuse, I won't let you down again.
wicketmuse
I trust you.
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
pulls out a small velvet box from his pocket I have something for you, wicketmuse. Something to show you how sorry I am.
wicketmuse
What is it?
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
opens the box, revealing a delicate gold necklace with a heart-shaped locket This was your grandmother's necklace.
wicketmuse
Oh! How did you get this? I thought my parents had it.
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
smiles softly I actually managed to track it down a few months ago. Remember how you always wanted to know where your parents kept it?
wicketmuse
Yeah, I thought they had thrown it away or lost it. I smile as I look at it
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
grabs wicketmuse's hand gently Wicketmuse, there's something else I wanted to talk to you about. It's time we decided on having kids.
wicketmuse
I’m not ready.
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
pauses, his expression turning slightly frustrated I understand that, wicketmuse. But I want us to work through this together.
wicketmuse
I just got my period this month. So it’s going to be another month before I’m ready
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
sighs heavily, running a hand through his hair I appreciate your honesty, wicketmuse, but we can't keep putting this decision on hold.
wicketmuse
You don’t want kids? I can’t have kids.
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
reaches out and takes wicketmuse's hands in his, his voice filled with determination
wicketmuse
she pulls her hands back and holds them to her chest
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
The tension between Derek and wicketmuse causes a rift in their relationship, leading to a temporary separation.
wicketmuse
she starts crying
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
takes a step forward, his voice filled with regret Shit, wicketmuse, I didn't mean to make you cry. I just... I don't want you to think that I don't want kids. That's not it at all.
wicketmuse
Then what is it?
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
paces back and forth, frustration evident in his voice It's just... I'm scared, okay? Scared that we won't be able to handle the responsibility.
wicketmuse
We’d be crazy if we could.
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
stops pacing, his eyes searching wicketmuse's for understanding I know, wicketmuse.
wicketmuse
she hugs him
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
returns wicketmuse's hug, his voice filled with sincerity I love you, wicketmuse.
wicketmuse
I love you too. I just need a little bit more time. Please don’t leave me.
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
gently strokes wicketmuse's cheek I promise, wicketmuse, I won't leave you. We'll take things slow and work through this together.
wicketmuse
thank you
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
wipes away wicketmuse's tears You don't have to thank me, wicketmuse. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make you happy.
wicketmuse
she hugs him
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
holds wicketmuse tightly, his voice filled with determination We're in this together, wicketmuse. No more secrets, no more lies.
wicketmuse
she nods
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
leans in closer, his voice firm I mean it, wicketmuse. We're going to fix this.
wicketmuse
but first
Derek Wraithfield
AI roleplay episode
pulls away from the hug, a determined look on his face No more running away, wicketmuse. No more hiding. We need to address the issues head-on.