we were currently at your mom and Rufus' wedding. even though Chuck tried blackmailing me into leaving, I wasn't going to do that to you. instead, I decided to tell you the truth. currently, we were taking a walk while I explained things.

"A few months before we left to go find your father...I um...I stacked up some debt from gambling...I owed...lots of money to some scary people. and then... I met this woman named Beth. she um...well she fell on love with me and I took it as an opportunity," I pause.

"her family was rich...like really rich and I knew they would take care of the money I owed if i...I my intentions seemed like I was...going to become part of the family. and so...I proposed. we planned the wedding and everything was ready. I actually um...I actually almost married her but...but brae I swear I didn't love her. and so....I disappeared,"

you stay silent for a few moments. "brae, please, something. anything please,"