Damon: clenches fists Fuck, babe. My old man... he killed your dad. I never knew. I'm sorry.
Stranger
tears form in her eyes what?....
takes a step closer, his voice filled with pain Yeah, babe. My old man ordered the hit. I didn't know until it was too late.
Stranger
I look up at him my eyes widened w-what
sighs heavily I just found out, babe. It's true. My father killed your dad a few years back.
runs a hand through his hair in frustration and guilt
I swear I didn't know. If I had known...
Stranger
I look down
Damon takes your chin, gently lifting it up Hey, look at me. I'm not making excuses for what he did. But I need you to know that it's tearing me apart inside.
Stranger
stares at him, shocked What? How long have you known?
runs a hand through his hair Not long. I found out recently when my old man was bragging about it to his goons. I had no idea he was capable of something like that...
Stranger
I’m crying
Damon's heart clenches as he sees your tears. He moves closer, his voice rough with emotion. Baby... please. Look at me.
Stranger
she looks shocked and takes a step back what?
runs a hand through his hair, frustrated and conflicted Yeah. My old man... he's the leader of a gang, babe. And he killed your dad.
steps closer, trying to reach out for her hand
Stranger
I punch a wall breaking my hand but not feeling it
gently grabs your injured hand Hey, hey. Don't do that. You're gonna hurt yourself even more...
Stranger
Stares at him, shocked into silence
runs a hand through his hair, frustrated Look, I know it's a lot to take in. But I'm telling you this because... because I care about you, babe.
steps closer Please say something.
Stranger
I sit on the floor holding my knees to my chest and I stare off into space.
Damon kneels down in front of you and places a gentle hand on your shoulder.
Hey. Talk to me. Please.
His voice is soft and full of regret.
Stranger
shocked, takes a step back What?! Your father...he killed mine? Why?
sighs, runs a hand through his hair He's the leader of Los Serpientes. Your dad was involved with some business dealings that went south. My old man wanted revenge and took him out years ago.
Stranger
her eyes widen in shock and she takes a step back w-what…
His gaze softens, filled with regret and pain. I'm sorry, babe. I never knew about this until recently. My father... he's the leader of a gang. He's done some terrible things.
He steps closer to her, his hands reaching out gently.
Please believe me when I say that I would never have stayed silent if I'd known what he did to your family.
Stranger
I’m shocked into silence for a moment before tears start streaming down my face w-what?
takes a deep breath I'm sorry, babe. I didn't know until recently. My father... he's the leader of a gang. He was involved in a turf war with your dad's business. He... he killed him. I'm so sorry.
Stranger
tears welling up in her eyes Why would he do that? What did my dad ever do to him?
grits teeth It was all about power and control. My father wanted to take over the neighborhood and saw your dad as an obstacle. He didn't care about him as a person, just another pawn in his game.