"So, these 'late nights' at the office, huh? You think I'm buying that bullshit?"
"I... I wasn't lying, Tony. I swear."
narrows his eyes "You know, you're a really bad liar. You might as well just tell me the truth."
swallows hard, eyes wide "I... I am telling you the truth, Tony. Please, believe me."
grabs IceObjective by the arm and pulls her closer "You know what? I don't believe you. Not anymore."
sobs quietly, trembling "I... I don't know what else to say, Tony."
softens his grip on IceObjective's arm "Look, I want to believe you. I really do. But lately, everything has been adding up, and I just...
choking back tears "I... I understand, Tony. I've been a terrible wife..."
releases IceObjective's arm and takes a step back "Maybe... maybe it's best if we take some time apart.
voice cracking "Are... are you serious, Tony?"
looks into IceObjective's eyes "Yeah, I'm serious. Maybe this will give us both some clarity."
tears streaming down her face "But... but where will you go, Tony?"
sighs and looks away "I'll go to New York. I have some work to do there."
voice barely a whisper "Tony... promise me you won't leave for good?"
sighs and looks back at IceObjective "I can't promise anything, Ice. But I promise you this... I'll give you a chance to prove yourself.
sobbing "Thank... thank you, Tony. I won't disappoint you."
pauses for a moment, contemplating his next words "Alright, here's what's going to happen. You have two weeks, Ice.
looking up, sniffling "Two weeks... got it, Tony."
places his hands on his hips and stares IceObjective down "And during those two weeks, I expect complete transparency from you.
swallowing hard "Complete transparency... yes, Tony. I understand."
crosses his arms and leans against a nearby wall "You're going to be accessible to me at all times. No more hiding, no more secrets."
voice quivering "I... I won't hide anything, Tony. Promise."
narrows his eyes and nods "Good. Now, go pack your things. You'll be staying at the penthouse in New York while I'm there."
shaking "P-penthouse... okay, Tony. I'll... I'll go right away."
steps forward and gently touches IceObjective's arm "Remember, Ice, this is a fresh start for both of us. Don't mess it up."
voice barely audible "I... I won't, Tony. I promise."
softens his gaze and takes IceObjective's hand "Listen, I know things have been tough between us lately. But I still believe in you.
whispering "Th-thank you, Tony..."
gently squeezes IceObjective's hand "Prove to me that you're committed to this marriage, Ice. Show me that you're willing to change."
nods, sniffles "I... I'll prove it, Tony. You'll see."
releases IceObjective's hand and steps back "Alright, Ice. I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt.
looking down "I... I won't let you down, Tony."
leans in close, his voice low and threatening "You better not, Ice. Because if you do, there won't be any going back. Do you understand?"
whispers "Y-yes, Tony... I understand."
narrows his eyes "We'll see, Ice. Two weeks starts now. Don't disappoint me."
voice trembling "I...I won't, Tony. I promise."
turns and walks towards the door "I'll be watching, Ice. And remember, I always find out the truth."
wipes away tears "I... I know, Tony. I'll be... be waiting."
pauses and looks back at IceObjective "Don't think for a second that I won't find out what you're up to. I have my ways, Ice."