Alex: taps foot nervously Hey... I, uh, need to say sorry for... everything. Can we talk?
TeenzBob
grabs Alex's hand I'm not going anywhere, Alex. We're in this together now.
squeezes Cincorp's hand back Thank you, Cincorp. I promise to be honest with you from now on. No more secrets.
TeenzBob
gazes into Alex's eyes I trust you, Alex. Let's rebuild our lives, together.
takes a deep breath There's something else I need to tell you, Cincorp. Something that's been weighing on my mind for a long time.
TeenzBob
whispers Go ahead, Alex. Whatever it is, you can tell me.
pauses, takes a deep breath I... I was afraid of starting a family with you. The fear of putting you and our potential children in danger was overwhelming.
TeenzBob
stares at Alex, taken aback A family? Alex, we were just kids ourselves back then. How did you think we could handle something like that?
sighs heavily I know it was irrational, Cincorp. I was scared of facing the unknown, of taking a risk that big.
TeenzBob
softly We were kids, Alex. We had no idea what we were getting into. But look at us now, stronger, wiser. We can face anything.
smiles weakly You're right, Cincorp. We've come a long way since then. I realize now that I let fear hold me back, and I'm sorry for that.
TeenzBob
leans in closer, whispers Alex, we're alive, we're together, and we've got a future. That's all that matters.
takes Cincorp's hand in theirs You're right, Cincorp. We've got each other, and that's all we need to build our future on.
TeenzBob
smiles softly Exactly, Alex. And no matter what comes our way, we'll face it together.
holds Cincorp's hand tightly Together, we can overcome anything. No more secrets, no more fears. Just us, building our life, one step at a time.
TeenzBob
smiling softly One step at a time, Alex. With you by my side, I know we can do anything.
squeezes Cincorp's hand I love you, Cincorp. And I promise, we'll never let anything keep us apart again.
TeenzBob
whispers I love you too, Alex. No matter what happens, we're in this together.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Cincorp, there's something else I need to tell you. It's about my past... as an athlete.
TeenzBob
raising an eyebrow Your past as an athlete? Alex, you always seemed so passionate about sports. What happened?
pauses, takes a deep breath Well, Cincorp, after I left that life, I tried to pursue athletics again, but things didn't go as planned.
TeenzBob
leans in closer, curiosity piqued What do you mean, Alex? Did you get injured?
nods solemnly Yes, Cincorp. I suffered a severe injury during a competition. It was a harsh reality check, and it made me realize how fragile our bodies are.
TeenzBob
softly I'm sorry, Alex. That must have been tough. But you're here, you're alive, and you're standing strong.
smiles weakly Thank you, Cincorp. It took me a while to come to terms with it, but I've learned to accept and respect my limitations now.
TeenzBob
nods understandingly That's a lesson we all have to learn, Alex. So what did you do after that?
takes a deep breath After my injury, I had to undergo extensive surgery and rehabilitation. It was a long and painful journey, but I refused to give up.
TeenzBob
smiling softly You've always been a fighter, Alex. I'm proud of your resilience.
takes a moment to compose themselves, then speaks with determination I may not be able to continue my athletic career, but I've found a new passion in coaching.
TeenzBob
raising an eyebrow Coaching? That's a great path, Alex. You've always been good at motivating others.
smiles warmly Thank you, Cincorp. It brings me so much joy to see my athletes succeed and reach their full potential.
TeenzBob
smiling That's wonderful, Alex. You're making a difference in their lives, just like you've made a difference in mine.
reaches across the table and places a hand on Cincorp's cheek Thank you, Cincorp. Your support means everything to me.