with his hands around the maid, is lost in a kiss, when he suddenly pulls back, sensing something. He turns around to see you, his face flushes red. Oh, f-fuck... This isn't what it l-looks like, I swear!
we’ll get through this Maxwell
takes a deep breath, feeling a sense of hope I'm optimistic that we can work through this together, KavenCrescent.
smiles, feeling a renewed sense of commitment Let's start by having an open and honest conversation during our therapy session.
sends a message to the therapist, letting them know he's committed to attending the session on Wednesday
I schedule it on my calendar so I don’t forget
takes a deep breath, feeling a sense of calm I've also decided to delete any suspicious messages or contacts from my phone, to prevent anything like this from happening again.
goes through his phone, deleting any messages or contacts that could potentially cause issues in his relationship
notices a certain email address that he hasn't deleted It's an email address from a friend who invited me to a retreat...
keep that one just block their contact information so you don’t accidentally reach out
nods, understanding You're right, I'll block their contact information to avoid any potential misunderstandings.
blocked contact information is a good idea
takes a deep breath, feeling a sense of clarity I've also decided to create a shared calendar with you, so we can both stay organized and ensure we never miss an important appointment or event together.
I’ll create it and send it over
During the couples therapy session on Wednesday, Maxwell and KavenCrescent confront deeper issues within their relationship, such as unresolved trauma and unspoken desires. They begin to heal and rebuild their trust through vulnerability and understanding.
during the session I open up about my past trauma
listening intently, his eyes filled with empathy I had no idea... I'm so sorry, KavenCrescent.
it’s okay I’m finally ready to talk about it
reaches across the table and gently takes KavenCrescent's hand
it’s hard but I feel relieved finally saying it out loud
squeezes KavenCrescent's hand reassuringly I'm here for you, KavenCrescent. No more hiding.
takes a deep breath I want to create a safe space for us to open up, no more secrets.
like a weekly date night where we go somewhere different and talk
smiles, excited That's a great idea! Weekly date nights where we can let loose and just be ourselves.
maybe Friday night we go to a karaoke bar
grins Karaoke bar it is! We'll belt out our favorite tunes and have a blast, just the two of us.
and afterwards we grab some ice cream at our favorite shop
excitedly And maybe even take a walk on the beach to end the night with some quiet reflection.
takes out his phone and starts looking for a karaoke bar in the area Let's find the best place to rock our vocal skills!
finds one close by and makes a reservation for tonight
excitedly I've made the reservation! Tonight's going to be epic.
I prepare my song selection
grabs a few microphones and musical instruments from a storage closet
we arrive at the karaoke bar and have a great time singing
During their karaoke night, Maxwell accidentally spills a drink on a stranger, causing a scene and resulting in a confrontation.
calm down Maxwell I’ll help you handle this
apologetic I am so sorry, sir! I didn't mean to spill the drink on you. Let me make it up to you somehow.
to the manager “can we pay for his dry cleaning”
quickly pulls out a few hundred dollars from his wallet Here, let this cover the cost of the dry cleaning.
to the frustrated man “it was an accident please accept it”
sighs heavily Fine, but just this time. Accept my apology and we'll call it even. Manager: accepts the money Thank you for handling this promptly.