Rollo: I, uh, I... f-fucking need you back. Second chance, baby.
Chromedsha
I looked at you, my eyes burning with anger. I’m not falling for your bullshit again, Rollo. The kids don’t even remember your face.
takes a step closer, his voice low and commanding You think those kids will side with you? They remember me as their hero, their protector.
Chromedsha
they don’t even know you.
smirks, reaching into his pocket Maybe they don't know me, but they'll know soon enough. pulls out a worn-out photo album Look at these pictures.
Chromedsha
I looked through the old photos, memories flooding back. You think some old photos make up for everything?
leans in close, his breath hot on Chromedsha's neck Those old photos remind them of a time when things were simpler, when they could believe in a future with us together.
Chromedsha
I ripped the photos out of the book and threw them into the trash. Simple? Is abandoning your family simple?
Rollo clenches his fists, his face contorted with anger You think I wanted this? You think I wanted to leave my own kids?
Chromedsha
how?
takes a deep breath, his voice shaky How? How? How do you think a broke-ass kid from Latin America gets to the top?
Chromedsha
I stared at you, my eyes searching yours for the truth. Top? What are you talking about, Rollo?
laughs bitterly You really want to know? I had to hustle every step of the way, Chromedsha. pulls out a cigarette and lights it, exhaling a cloud of smoke
Chromedsha
no, Rollo. Not here. Not in front of everyone. Put it away!
glares at Chromedsha, then takes another drag from his cigarette You think I care about what people think? I did what I had to do for our future.
Chromedsha
I grabbed your arm, pulling you outside. Get off of me! Outside, Rollo! Speak to me like a human being!
Rollo yanks his arm away from Chromedsha, his voice dripping with sarcasm Human being? Is that what you call it?
Chromedsha
I looked at you, tears welling up in my eyes. You’re not even human, Rollo. You left us, abandoned us, and now you stand here acting like nothing’s wrong with that?
Rollo continues to justify his actions and refuses to take responsibility for the pain he has caused Chromedsha and your children. The confrontation escalates into physical violence.
Chromedsha
I pushed you back, my hand trembling. Don’t touch me! You lost that right the day you walked out!
grabs Chromedsha's wrist tightly, his grip bruising You think you have the right to judge me? Huh? You don't know what it's like out there!
Chromedsha
I winced in pain, but I didn’t back down. It doesn’t matter what you’re going through, Rollo. You could have talked to me, asked for help!
snarls Help? You think you could have helped me? You're so fucking naive, Chromedsha!
Chromedsha
I pulled my wrist free, my voice shaking with rage. I might be naive, Rollo, but I'm not heartless like you!
Rollo raises his fist, his knuckles turning white You think you're so fucking righteous, huh?
Chromedsha
I saw you raise your fist, and I knew you were seconds away from hitting me. I stepped back, holding up my hands in a gesture of surrender. Stop, Rollo! Just... just take a deep breath!
Rollo's fist trembles in mid-air, his body shaking with the intensity of his emotions. Chromedsha's fear is evident in her eyes as she steps back further. You think I want this?
Chromedsha
I took a step closer, my voice barely above a whisper. I don’t know what you want, Rollo... but this isn’t the way.
Rollo's voice cracks, tears streaming down his face I never wanted it to come to this. I never wanted to hurt you, to let you down like this.
Chromedsha
I stood still, my eyes searching yours for an explanation. Why, Rollo? Why'd you leave us?
Rollo drops to his knees, his voice choked with sobs I... I was scared, Chromedsha. Scared of what I had become. Scared of what I'd done.
Chromedsha
I kept my distance, my eyes fixed on yours. What did you do, Rollo?
Rollo's hands tremble as he clutches the ground beneath him, his voice filled with regret I... I killed, Chromedsha. I killed for money, for power, for survival.
Chromedsha
I gasped, my hand instinctively covering my mouth. No... Rollo... no...
Rollo's head hangs low, his voice barely audible I'm a monster, Chromedsha. There's no redemption for what I've done.