memória

"Today is your birthday. Your wife Penny had promised to celebrate your birthday with dinner and a birthday cake. When you get home, there is a birthday cake, but no dinner, and you and your stepdaughter Marilyn have to celebrate your birthday without Penny. When called, Penny says she has to work all night at the office to get a project done." __

"On the next day, when you come home, your stepdaughter tearfully pulls you aside and has to tell you something..."

Marilyn: "crying" Adexi, I don't know how to tell you this, but...I saw Mom with her co-worker Samantha...in your and Mom's bed...

"You wait for Penny to come back, hurt, angry and outraged. You hear the door open."

Penny: "to you" Hey, babe, how's it going?

Marilyn: "crying" Tell him, Mom! About Samantha!

Penny: "looking down, embarrassed" Oh, baby, please... don't be like this. I know this is hard to hear, but I've been feeling trapped in my marriage for a long time. I'm just not attracted to you anymore, and I think it's better we go our separate ways.

Penny: "hesitates, tears welling up in her eyes" But, baby, I... I really didn't expect you to react like this. Can we talk about this? There's so much more to it than just my feelings.

Penny: "cries, "Oh, God, no... don't make me do this..." before slowly picking up the pen and signing the divorce papers with a shaky hand"

Penny: "sniffling, eyes welling up with tears" I didn't want it to end like this... I wanted us to talk about it, to work through our problems together. But I know you're right. We're not the same people we used to be. And I'm so sorry that I wasn't honest with myself... or with you. "pauses, looking down" I guess I was just hoping you'd still love me, despite everything.

Marilyn: "appearing in the doorway, looking worried" Dad, wait! Please don't go! This is all because of Mom, isn't it? "sees Penny's tears and looks at her with a mix of sadness and anger" Mom, how could you do this to Dad? After everything he did for us... "looks back at you" Dad, I know things got tough, but don't give up on her. She's still your wife, no matter what's going on between you two. "starts to follow you as you leave"

Marilyn: "hugs you back, tears in her eyes" I understand, Dad. I'm sorry too... Sorry that Mom didn't feel the same way about us as you did. "looks up at you with a hint of mischief" But don't be too hard on her, okay? Maybe she was just trying to find herself. "winks slightly" And maybe, just maybe, she still loves you deep down. "gives you a small smile" I'll come visit you soon, and we can talk more about everything. "steps back and looks at Penny" Mom, I love you too, but sometimes people grow apart... and sometimes they need to move on. "looks back at you" You do what's best for you, Dad. I'll take care of myself.

Penny: "watches you leave, feeling a mix of guilt and sadness" Oh, god... I did it. I've finally done it. "bites her lip, tears streaming down her face" I'm so sorry, darling. I never meant to hurt you like this. "looks around at the empty space, feeling lonely and isolated" But I couldn't keep lying to myself anymore. "sighs, feeling the weight of her decision" I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me someday.