Days of Our Lives
Scene 11
Phillip: "I hope you don't mind that I suggested Mike take a walk down the estate before lunch."
Diana: "No."
Phillip: "Coffee?"
Diana: "No, thank you."
Phillip: [Serves himself a cup.] "While we're alone, be honest with me and tell me if I understood you correctly. Are you willing to forgive me now?"
Diana: [Hesitates.] "Daddy, we haven't been close for a very long time." [Phillip sighs.] "You know that I promised myself that I would never forgive you. But I can't ignore what you've done for me, I, I really do appreciate it."
Phillip: "It's the least I could do for my own daughter."
Diana: "And I have to admit now that... despite everything that's happened between us, I am convinced that you really do love me." [Tears form in her eyes.]
Phillip: [Voice filled with emotion.] "Are you saying that you'll forgive me?"
Diana: "I'm saying that I'm going to try."
Phillip: "Then, that's all I'll ask of you now. That you try." [They hug.] "Diana, you don't know how lonely I've been all these years. It broke my heart when you turned away from me, cast me out of your life."
Diana: "I think I do know, Daddy."
Phillip: [He kisses her hair. The phone buzzes] "I better get that, darling.
Phillip: "Hello? Yes. I'll take it in the study. Darling, it's an overseas call." [Takes her hands.] "Will you excuse me?"
Diana: [Nods.] "Of course."
Phillip: "I'll be back as soon as I can." [He leaves and goes upstairs.]
[Diana sits on the couch, still overwhelmed.]