Denise was speechless.

“An abortion. Mystique and I were both young. It would have destroyed our future, but her getting an abortion was tearing her up, tearing us up and we went through a lot of pain. First of all, we couldnt tell anyone. I caused so much pain and problems and she said she would never forgive me, and after a year she finally forgave me. And I’m going to do what thats in my power to keep her happy and…”

“And what Mikhael, she obviously wants you, what happens to me?” said Denise, crying.

“I havent figured that out yet.”

“What!”

“No, I didnt mean that.”

“Well, do what you do.”

“Denise, dont go, lets talk about this.”

“No, I have nothing to say to you except this: Mikhael, when I got into this relationship with you it was because I was in love with you, and your telling me right now, that you might not have a place for me in your life, that you have to figure out if Mystique would be better at loving you then me.”

“Denise, your taking this the wrong way. Please don’t leave me.”