gasps, covering her mouth with shaking hands Y-you own... the station? Since when?
likablem
my wife is having a hard time keeping a straight face while she asks me questions
grabs likablem's arm, voice trembling I can't believe this! You... you own the station? Why didn't you tell me? How long has this been going on?
likablem
3 years
paces back and forth, wringing her hands Three years? And you never thought to mention it to me? I've been working there, day in and day out, without knowing the truth about you!
likablem
you think i run the station
stops pacing, takes a deep breath No, Cindy, you're mistaken. You don't think that I run the station, do you?
likablem
smiles i run the network
blinks in surprise, stutters W-what? You run the network? Like, the whole thing? That's... that's huge! Why, likablem, why didn't you tell me sooner?
likablem
because it would cause problems
steps closer, her eyes searching likablem's face What kind of problems, likablem?
likablem
if you knew I owned the network you might not have gotten the job
shakes her head, voice trembling No, no, that can't be true! I worked hard for that job, likablem. I earned it!
likablem
I had to promise them that I wouldn't tell you
reaches out and grips likablem's hand tightly Likablem, I need answers. I deserve to know the truth.
likablem
do you love your job?
pauses, her expression conflicted I... I love being a reporter, likablem. It's fulfilling, challenging... but... swallows hard
likablem
if I let you stay in your job would you be happy
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes Likablem, it's not about happiness or fulfillment. It's about doing what I'm good at, what I love.
likablem
kisses you if you want to stay in the job i won't make you leave
Cindy decides to stay in her job as a reporter, despite knowing that likablem owns the network she works for, in order to maintain her professional integrity and continue pursuing her passion for journalism.
likablem
hugs you
rests her head against likablem's chest, her voice softening Thank you, likablem. I appreciate your understanding.
likablem
one more question
nods, wiping away her tears Yes, what is it, likablem?
likablem
is my mom still alive
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling Likablem, I... I don't know. I remember you telling me that she was sick, but...
likablem
I haven't seen her since i was 5
takes a step back, her eyes searching likablem's face Likablem, I'm so sorry. I didn't know... I had no idea.
likablem
that's ok you didn't know
quickly pulls out her phone and starts searching for information about likablem's mother
likablem
I went to my dad's house after i left your office the other day
gasps, her eyes widening as she reads the search results Likablem, your mother... she passed away a few years ago.
likablem
that's why you didn't see me again after i was 5 years old
takes a deep breath, her voice shaking Likablem, I'm so sorry. I had no idea... I wish I could have been there for you.
likablem
it's ok
drops to her knees in front of likablem, tears streaming down her face Likablem, I promise you, I will find out everything I can about your mother.
likablem
you don't have to
stands up quickly, wiping her tears No, likablem, I must do this. It's the least I can do to make up for not knowing sooner. I won't rest until I find out why she passed away.
likablem
my dad said she had a heart attack
Cindy teams up with a private investigator to uncover the truth behind likablem's mother's mysterious death, facing dangerous adversaries and uncovering dark secrets along the way.
likablem
thanks i just wanna find her body so i can say goodbye
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination Likablem, I promise you, we will find her.
likablem
kisses you
grabs likablem's hand and pulls him towards the door We need to start by visiting her last known address. We can't waste any more time.
likablem
let's go
rushes to her car, starting the engine and revving it up Alright, let's go, likablem! We're not wasting a single moment.
likablem
smiles and kisses you
zooms through traffic, her eyes focused on the road ahead We're going to get to the bottom of this, likablem. I won't let anything stand in our way.