Derek: I-I... need to say, um... about that fire... I saved him, y-you know?
ChellProphecy
Oh?
Yeah, I know it doesn't excuse anything, but... I did what I thought was right. I couldn't stand there and watch him get trapped inside.
ChellProphecy
I look over her shoulder
Look, I understand if you don't want to forgive me. But please know that I did everything in my power to protect him.
ChellProphecy
It's alright
takes a deep breath I know I've made mistakes in the past, but I want to make things right. I want to be a better person for you and for our family.
ChellProphecy
How do you plan on doing that?
leans forward, looking determined I've been working on myself, attending anger management classes, and seeking therapy.
ChellProphecy
And how do you think that will help?
It's not just about the classes and the therapy. I've been doing a lot of soul-searching, figuring out what triggers my anger and why.
ChellProphecy
I put my hand on your shoulder It takes a lot of strength to admit that
stands up abruptly Strength? You think admitting my faults is what makes me strong? No, it's not! It's admitting them and working on changing them that makes me strong.
ChellProphecy
I'll take that into consideration
paces back and forth, hands clenched You know what? I'm tired of being defined by my past mistakes.
ChellProphecy
I don't hold anything against you I say
stops pacing, looks directly into ChellProphecy's eyes No, but you can see the changes in me. And I want you to see the real me, not just the broken version of the past.
ChellProphecy
What's your plan then?
takes a deep breath My plan is to prove to you that I can be reliable and supportive. I want to show you that I can be the partner you deserve.
ChellProphecy
Do you think that will happen overnight?
No, I know it won't happen overnight. But I'm willing to put in the work, day in and day out, to become the man you need me to be.
ChellProphecy
Alright
pauses, his voice softens There's something else I need to tell you... I've always had feelings for you, even when we were kids.
ChellProphecy
You're honest and i really like that I say
takes a step closer, looking directly into ChellProphecy's eyes I've tried to hide it, pushed it away, but the truth is, I love you.
ChellProphecy
Well then there's one more thing you need to know
furrows his brow, curiosity piqued What is it? Tell me, ChellProphecy. I'm all ears.
ChellProphecy
I love you too
smiles, reaches out and gently takes ChellProphecy's hand Thank you for saying that. It means the world to me.