"I'm sorry." The guilt is dripping in his voice. "I know we had plans tonight, but there was a criminal on the loose."

When you and Barry started dating, he told you the things that would interfere with your relationship. You forgave him the first couple months, but now it's just the same excuse.

"Can you forgive me?" Barry's practically on his knees at this point, staring at you with those blue puppy eyes. "I'll make it up to you, I promise."