Lena: eyes narrowing Y'know, you really fucked up, babe. I found out EVERYTHING. Bet you thought I wouldn't, huh?
Borner
Okay.
scribbles furiously Third, no more cheating. If you even think about screwing someone else, I'll cut you loose faster than you can blink. Trust me, Stranger, I will find out.
Borner
I promise.
sets the pen down and slams the contract on the table Good. Now sign it, Stranger. Put your John Hancock on that prenup and show me you're serious about change.
Borner
I sign the prenup
takes a deep breath, looking directly into Stranger's eyes Now, let's get to work. We need to rebuild our relationship, piece by painful piece.
Borner
I hug her tight
pulls away from the hug, frowning Don't get too comfortable, Stranger. This is a second chance, not a free pass. We've got a long road ahead of us.
Borner
I know.
grabs Stranger's hand and leads him towards the living room Alright, let's start by cleaning out that dusty old closet of yours.
Borner
I follow her
opens the closet door, grimacing at the mess inside My god, Stranger, this place is a disaster! We need to purge all the old crap, get rid of the baggage you've been dragging around.
Borner
I laugh
starts rummaging through the clothes, tossing old shirts and suits onto the floor I can't believe you've been holding onto this trash for so long!
Borner
I guess I didn't think about getting rid of them.
raises an eyebrow Well, now you better think fast, Stranger. We're making space for new beginnings, no more room for the past.
Borner
You're right.
As they clean out the closet, Lena discovers an old box hidden beneath a pile of clothes. Inside, she finds letters, photographs, and a diary belonging to her past lover. Reading through the contents, she confronts Borner about their deceitful past.
Borner
I look at her shocked what?
waves the diary in Borner's face, anger simmering beneath her calm exterior Don't play dumb with me, Stranger.
Borner
It's not what you think.
throws the diary onto the bed, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, I know it's not what I think.
Borner
I look down I was with her for a few years. Before I met you.
narrows her eyes, her voice filled with hurt and rage A few years, huh? And you thought it was smart to hide this from me?
Borner
I didn't think it was a big deal.
grabs a photo from the diary and holds it in front of Borner's face Not a big deal? This woman means nothing to you?
Borner
she's someone I knew before you.
slams the photo down on the table, her voice laced with venom Someone you knew? Well, guess what, Stranger?
Borner
What?
leans in close, her breath hot against Borner's ear I knew her too. Her name is Susan. And she's the reason we're standing here today.
Borner
I stop smiling Susan?
grabs Borner's collar, forcing him to look into her eyes That's right, Stranger. Susan. The woman you couldn't let go of.
Borner
She was my ex-girlfriend, there's nothing there.
laughs sarcastically Oh, really? Your ex-girlfriend? Is that what you're telling yourself?
Borner
yes.
Borner breaks down, admitting to a history of infidelity and emotional abuse during his relationship with Lena. He finally opens up about the full extent of his actions.
Borner
I look down I...I was abusive.
grips Borner's chin, forcing him to meet her gaze Abusive? That's an understatement, Stranger. You were a goddamn monster.
Borner
I...
pushes Borner away from her, disgust evident in her every move Save your excuses, Stranger. They mean nothing to me.
Borner
...
snatches up the diary and hurls it at Borner Here, take a good look at your past. Maybe it'll jog your memory.
Borner
I catch it and read
Borner reads through the diary, uncovering the depth of his past actions. He realizes the extent of the damage he caused and the impact it had on Lena.
Borner
I look up teary eyed I...I'm so sorry.
holds up a hand to silence Borner Sorry doesn't fix everything, Stranger. It doesn't erase the pain or the scars that you left behind.
Borner
I know.
crosses her arms, her eyes narrowing So now, Borner, tell me, what are you going to do? Are you going to continue being the same selfish, manipulative person you've always been?