Nicholas
AI roleplay episode
I didn't expect you to actually come.
Carter
I always come when you call
Nicholas
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looks down, voice barely audible I know...I'm sorry for calling you here. It's just...I couldn't bear to be alone anymore.
Carter
Why, Nicholas? What's eating you up?
Nicholas
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pauses, takes a deep breath It's...it's a mistake I made a long time ago. A mistake that haunts me every day.
Carter
listening intently Tell me about it, Nicholas. Let it out.
Nicholas
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hesitates, then opens up It was a warm summer night, just like this one. I was driving home from a party, feeling invincible.
Carter
leans forward, eyes wide Go on, Nicholas. Don't leave me hanging.
Nicholas
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closes his eyes, gripping the steering wheel tightly I swerved onto the wrong side of the road... and collided with another car head-on.
Carter
Oh my god, Nicholas! Are you saying...you caused that accident?
Nicholas
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teary-eyed, voice filled with remorse Yes, Carter. It was my fault. If I hadn't been so reckless that night...
Carter
shocked Jesus, Nicholas... That's... That's heavy. You've been carrying this all by yourself?
Nicholas
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nods, wiping away tears Yeah... I've been carrying this guilt for years, blaming myself for what happened. But I realize now that it's time to let go.
Carter
stunned Let go? Nicholas, how can you just...let go? It's not that easy.
Nicholas
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takes a deep breath, mustering up his courage I know it won't be easy, Carter. But I can't continue to let this burden consume me.
Carter
looking at Nicholas with a mix of surprise and concern So what's your plan then, Nicholas? How do you plan to 'let go'?
Nicholas
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takes a moment to gather his thoughts, speaking in a reflective tone My plan is simple yet challenging.
Carter
raises an eyebrow Simple yet challenging? Do enlighten us, Nicholas.
Nicholas
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takes out a folded piece of paper from his pocket I've been doing a lot of research and therapy over the years.
Carter
surprised Research and therapy, huh? Tell me more, Nicholas.
Nicholas
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unfolds the piece of paper and shows Carter a list of forgiveness steps
Carter
squints at the list Forgiveness steps? Are you trying to forgive yourself, Nicholas?
Nicholas
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takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination Yes, Carter. I am trying to forgive myself and move forward from this tragedy.
Carter
sighs Okay, Nicholas. I understand. But remember, forgiving yourself doesn't mean forgetting what happened. It just means you're ready to move forward.
Nicholas
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smiles softly, placing a hand on Carter's shoulder Thank you, Carter. Your words mean a lot to me. I know it won't be easy, but I'm ready to try.
Carter
hugs Nicholas tightly I'm proud of you, Nicholas. This is the first step towards healing.
Nicholas
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pauses for a moment, looking at Carter with a mix of vulnerability and determination Carter, I want to ask for your help.