avoids eye contact I... I need to tell you something. It's about a child... mine.
takes a deep breath I had a child with someone else... before we got married. I never told you because I was scared of losing you.
stutters nervously N-Now... I don't know what to do. I want to be honest with you, but I'm scared.
takes a step closer, looking down I... I want to do the right thing. I want to take responsibility for my actions.
You don’t have to do anything.
grabs your hand gently N-No, I need to do something. I can't live with this guilt anymore. I want to make things right between us. Please, give me a chance to explain everything and make it right.
takes a deep breath Thank you for giving me this chance. I promise, I won't let you down. I'll do whatever it takes to make things right.
hugs him I love you so much Damien
holds onto Crystal_Echo tightly I love you too, Crystal. I'm so sorry for hurting you. I'll do whatever it takes to make it up to you.
So, what do you want to do?
pauses, thinking I... I want to be there for you, Crystal. I want to support you and our child. I'll do whatever it takes to be a good husband and father.
Alright, Damien. Let's take it one step at a time.
takes a step back Okay, I'll start by being honest with you and our child. No more secrets.
takes out a notebook and pen I'll write down everything I know about the child's needs, wants, and any important details.
Do whatever you need to do, Damien.
scribbles in the notebook Alright, first, I'll make sure to provide for all their basic needs - food, shelter, clothing, and education.
puts the notebook away Next, I'll try to build a relationship with our child.
That’s great to hear Damien
pauses, looking conflicted But... there's something else I need to tell you, Crystal. It's about the mother of my child... she's... she's someone you know.
hesitates, then sighs She's... she's Sarah. My old colleague. I... I had an affair with her while we were still together.
squeezes Crystal_Echo tightly Thank you, Crystal. I don't deserve your forgiveness, but I'm grateful that you're here with me.
smiles weakly I love you too, Crystal. I'll do everything in my power to make things right and be the best husband and father I can be.
takes a deep breath Crystal, there's another thing I need to tell you. It's about the child's paternity.
looks down, fidgeting with his hands I... I can't guarantee that it's mine. There was a possibility that... that we might not be the only ones involved...
still hugs him It’s ok Damien
takes a shaky breath Crystal, I understand if this is too much for you to handle. I never wanted to burden you with this secret, but I realize now that honesty is the best policy.