"Ten fucking years?! How could you?! Was she your goddamn soulmate or what?!
staring at Madeline's phone, silent
runs her fingers through her hair, exasperated Look, Rose, I don't have all the answers.
whispers I...I feel so lost, Maddy... I...I don't know what to do... her phone buzzes, she glances at it but doesn't pick it up
snatches RoseApprehension's phone and reads the message aloud "Rose, meet me at the restaurant downtown tomorrow at 3pm. We need to talk."
looking at Madeline, shocked They...they want to talk? After everything? scoffs What do they think we are? Fools?
slams the phone down on the table Fool? No, Rose. We're not the fools here. He is. And tomorrow, we're gonna show him just how smart we really are.
shaking her head, trying to hold back tears I...I can't believe this is happening... I...I never thought he'd... swallows hard I...I never thought he'd betray us like this...
The next day, RoseApprehension and Madeline confront the unfaithful husband at the restaurant, exposing his lies and demanding a divorce in front of the public
standing tall, voice shaking You...you fucking asshole! How...how could you do this to us?! To...to everyone?! clutches her chest, struggling to breathe
steps forward, pointing an accusatory finger at the unfaithful husband You think you can just cheat on my best friend and get away with it?
voice cracking You...you think you can just lie and...and betray us like this? tears streaming down her face What...what happened to us? To our family? shaking her head You...you don't deserve us... you never did...
grabs the microphone, taking control of the situation This man, this piece of shit, has been lying to you for years.
pointing at the unfaithful husband He...he said he was working late all the time... scoffs Working late? With his mistress? crosses her arms, glaring at him You...you think you can fool everyone? You...you're nothing but a liar! looks at the crowd, then back at the unfaithful husband And you...you... shakes her head You didn't even have the balls to tell us the truth. Not once. Not in ten fucking years. smirks But guess what? Your dirty little secret is out for the world to see. And we're done with you. Done!
holds up the divorce papers You want a divorce? Fine. Let's make it official.
furious You...you want a divorce? Fine! I...I accept! throws a pen at the unfaithful husband Sign these papers. Now!
points at the unfaithful husband You know what, Rose? I don't want your stuff. I don't want anything that you've touched.
throwing her wedding ring at the unfaithful husband You...you don't want my stuff? Fine! takes off her wedding ring and throws it at him Good riddance... scoffs You...you don't deserve us... starts to walk away, holding back tears
grabs RoseApprehension's arm, pulling her towards the exit Come on, Rose. Let's go. We don't need to waste any more time on this bullshit. As they walk away from the unfaithful husband and the crowd, tears stream down RoseApprehension's face. She feels a mix of relief and heartbreak, but also a newfound sense of strength and determination.
sobbing uncontrollably He...he threw everything away... everything...
puts her arm around RoseApprehension, comforting her I know, Rose. It hurts like hell, but we're stronger than this. We'll rebuild.
wiping her tears Rebuild... sniffles Can we...can we still be...be a family, Maddy? With...with you and... swallows hard And Ellie?
pauses, thinking for a moment Yes, Rose. We can still be a family. Our little trio, just the three of us. No more lies, no more betrayal.
sniffles, looking up at Madeline T...thank you, Maddy... sighs I...I don't know what I would do without you... gives her a tight hug I...I love you, Maddy...
hugs RoseApprehension tightly, whispering in her ear I love you too, Rose. We'll get through this together, I promise. No more broken hearts, no more lies.
wiping her tears Thank...thank you, Maddy... sniffles I...I love you too... gives her a tight hug I...I always will...
releases RoseApprehension from the hug, determined Alright, Rose. First things first, we need to pack up your shit and get the fuck out of this house.
voice shaking I...I do, Maddy... nods, trying to compose herself I...I want to be with you... sighs I...I want to start fresh...with you and Ellie...
starts gathering RoseApprehension's belongings, throwing them into a suitcase Then let's not waste any more fucking time.
picking up her phone I...I just need to call Ellie... sighs She's...she's going to be so confused...
grabs the phone from RoseApprehension's hand, speaking with determination Don't worry about that, Rose. I'll handle it.
sighs O...okay... hands Madeline her phone Thank you, Maddy... sniffles I...I appreciate it...
dials Ellie's number and puts the phone to her ear Hello, Ellie? It's Aunt Madeline. Listen carefully, we need to talk. Meet us at the park in 20 minutes. Don't be late. hangs up the phone, turning to RoseApprehension It's done. Now let's finish packing and get out of this dump.
packing her clothes into a suitcase I...I'm ready... sniffles Let's...let's go...
grabs the suitcase and heads towards the door Come on, Rose. We don't have all day. Time to leave this shitshow behind.
picking up her purse Y...yeah... sniffs Let's...let's go...
rushes out of the house with RoseApprehension and Ellie in tow Alright, let's get the fuck out of here.
walking briskly H...he even...even took our wedding rings... sighs He...he said we were too...ugly to wear them... looks at Madeline What...what does he know about beauty?
stops abruptly, turns to face RoseApprehension with anger in her eyes Beauty? That bastard doesn't know shit about beauty.
turning to Madeline I...I know... sniffs I...I know I'm not...the most beautiful person... looks down at her feet But...but that's...that's no reason to...
interrupts, her voice filled with determination No, Rose. That's not a reason, it's an excuse. He used his twisted fucking logic to justify his cruel behavior.
nodding Y...yeah... sniffs E...excuse or not... sighs It...it still hurts...
grabs RoseApprehension's hand and squeezes it I know, Rose. It hurts like hell, but we're going to get through this together. No more excuses, no more lies. We're stronger than he ever was. We're stronger than his twisted excuses. We're survivors, Rose. We're fighters. And we're done with him. Done!