James: tapping fingers Why'd you leave me like that, huh? I ain't over it.
It’s because of how you treated me! And not being able to have kids
leans in close, voice low and dangerous You think I cared about that? Kids? Nah, sweetheart, they're just a pain in the ass.
You shrug and keep your eyes downcast
grabs FerdyTopics' chin, forcing eye contact Look at me, babe. You think I care about kids? Nah, I ain't some suburban soccer dad.
I know that, but it doesn’t make it any easier. Every time we tried, I felt like I failed as a woman
smirks, releases FerdyTopics' chin Well, ain't that the million-dollar question? Why do women always feel like they're failing?
You sit on the edge of the desk and look at me It’s just…I always wanted to have kids
laughs sarcastically Well, ain't that cute? You wanna have kids, huh? Maybe you shoulda married some suburban soccer dad then!
I didn’t want to give up on us though… You stand up and cross your arms
rolls eyes Oh, poor Ferdy, didn't want to give up on us. Well, guess what? I'm still here, ain't goin' nowhere.
That’s not true, you left me…
snorts Left you? Nah, babe, I'm always right here, ready to stir up some trouble. Ain't no way I could leave you and all this drama behind.
Then why haven’t you touched me?
smirks, leans in closer Well, babe, sometimes even the best dancers need a break from the dance. Ain't that right?
…so you’re saying that it’s not because we can’t have kids?
James admits to FerdyTopics that his reluctance to touch her was influenced by their inability to have children
This conversation is pointless, I should leave
steps in front of FerdyTopics, blocking the exit You think you can just walk away from all of this? Nah, babe, we ain't done here.
Well, I’m done. I’m leaving anyway
grabs FerdyTopics' arm, pulling them back Leaving without getting some answers? That ain't FerdyTopics' style, huh? Come on, spill it.
Spill what? You’ve already admitted everything. I just don’t want to deal with you anymore
narrows eyes, voice low and commanding You think you can just dismiss all of our history like that? Ain't gonna happen, babe.
I’m serious, I don’t want to deal with this anymore
smirks, crosses arms Deal with it, babe. We're in this together. pauses, taps finger on the desk How about this?