3x09 - “Regrets and Mistakes”
Written By:
Jessica Boggs
FADE IN:
INT. THERAPIST’S OFFICE WAITING ROOM - DAY
In this episode, we see Jesse in the waiting room at the therapist’s office.
He clenches his hands together as nerves take over.
After a few minutes, he gets called into the office.
INT. THERAPIST’S OFFICE - DAY
Then he meets Sarah. We recall her from Whoa Folks, I Have Another Dream. She’s a therapist.
But all tangents aside, Jesse and Sarah exchange pleasantries and begin their session.
SARAH
Now, let’s talk about your relationship history.
JESSE
I’ve had three relationships in the past three years. One lasted over five years. She was my high school sweetheart. But I cheated on her and dumped her for a girl that works as our head of security. That relationship did not last long. I dumped her and started dating the mother of my child. It didn’t last long either.
Sarah nods as she writes it down on her notepad.
SARAH
Well...it certainly is a mouthful but we are making some progress. Jesse, what do you think is the common denominator for all the endings to your relationships.
Jesse hangs his head down. He takes a deep breath to process.
Then he looks up at Sarah, who looks up from her notepad.
JESSE
Well, certainly, it has a lot to do with me. Mostly to do with self-doubt. And my own pride.
SARAH
Not many people can say what you just said, Jesse. Most of the time, they blame their exes for the endings of their relationships.
JESSE
This is why I am coming to you for help. I am trying to figure out healthier patterns I need to adopt for future relationships.
SARAH
That’s what I’m here for. Along with everything else that affects mental health.
Jesse nods.
Sarah begins gesturing her hands for emphasis.
Jesse then sighs.
SARAH (CONT’D)
Now let’s go through a different angle. Were there any issues that occurred with the three?
JESSE
With my first relationship, we had that foundation of love and friendship. But I broke her trust by cheating on her. With my second relationship, I broke up with her after I found out she was pregnant and then I entered my third relationship fifteen minutes later.
SARAH
That is a lot for you to go through.
JESSE
I have been the biggest jerk to the women I loved and cared about. I have thrown away relationships like toys. Maybe I don’t know what I have until it’s gone.
SARAH
Let me give you a different perspective. Relationships do take a lot out of a person. You give so much, expecting nothing in return.
JESSE
I have had so many regrets about the mistakes I have made.
SARAH
You know, I feel like everyone does. That’s normal. But you are making a conscious decision to identify some patterns that needed to be changed for future relationships. It will not take overnight, but the fact that you are aware and are proactive in taking steps are key steps to growth.
Jesse nods.
In the next episode, we get the new and improved Jesse.
FADE OUT
NETWORK is written and executive produced by Jessica Boggs and production is overseen by TVRG Originals and Boggs Productions.