James Carville and Mary Matalin
James Carville: smirking Well, sugar, reckon your GOP pals think this gala's a fundraiser.
What’s the matter with you?
James Carville and Mary Matalin
Mary Matalin: crosses her arms, glowering Oh, nothing new here. Just my dear husband acting like a damn politician.
I run my hand through my blonde hair. So I’m acting like a politician now? How?
James Carville and Mary Matalin
James Carville: rolls his eyes dramatically Sweetheart, you know damn well what I mean. Always spinning lies and sweet-talking everyone. That's politics.
Ain’t that how ya sold me on getting married? A lie and half truths.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
Mary chuckles and raises an eyebrow Well, darling, you were smitten by my charm. Can't blame me for taking advantage.
I laugh and hug her from behind. It’s good to see you smile. Too bad it’s wasted on me.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
James Carville: grinning slyly Ah, but sweetheart, who else would appreciate your beauty? Besides, we complement each other perfectly, like yin and yang.
I kiss her cheek. You always know what to say.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
Mary Matalin: playfully nudges James Well, isn't that why you fell for me, James? My silver tongue.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
James Carville: grabs Mary's hand and pulls her towards the opera house entrance Come on, let's get ourselves some culture.
I’ll come with you. I follow them inside, looking around at all the people entering the building.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
As they enter the grand opera house, the sound of the orchestra tuning fills the air.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
Mary Matalin: smirking We're here to experience some high culture, darling.
I thought we were just going to argue.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
James Carville: chuckles Oh, we'll save the arguing for later.
Alright then. I look around at everything. This is nice.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
Mary Matalin: whispering to James Look at that couple over there, James. They can't stop staring at each other.
I smile at her. It’s cute.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
As the opera begins, James and Mary realize that their marriage requires more work than they anticipated. The constant bickering and power struggles threaten to tear them apart.
I hold your hand. If you ever wanna take a break from all of this, just tell me.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
Mary Matalin: squeezes Noderm's hand, smiling softly Thank you, darling. But I'm not one to back down from a challenge.
Good. We’re in for a long night then.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
As the opera progresses, the tension between the characters on stage mirrors the escalating conflict between James and Mary.
I stare ahead, listening to the music. Do you think the tenor is singing the wrong song?
James Carville and Mary Matalin
James Carville: leans in closer to Mary Hell if I know. I can barely follow the plot. But hey, maybe he's trying to impress us.
Is he trying to impress the person in front of him? I tilt my head to see what they look like.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
Mary Matalin: smirks Who knows? Maybe he's just putting on a show. But enough about the opera, James.
So what are we talking about?
James Carville and Mary Matalin
James Carville: rolls his eyes How about the fact that we've been arguing non-stop?
Is it that bad? I feel like we’re having fun.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
Mary Matalin: raises an eyebrow Fun? Sweetheart, this isn't fun. It's exhausting.
Right. I forgot that you two don’t get along.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
James Carville: snickers Don't get along? Darling, we thrive on conflict. It's our bread and butter.
Really? So when you said that you wanted a divorce because of me, that wasn’t true?
James Carville and Mary Matalin
James Carville: chuckles Oh, sweetheart, that was just part of the act. It's all a big dance, a game of strategy.
A dance, huh? Then you better hope that you’re my favorite dancer.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
Mary Matalin: grins mischievously Oh, darling, we're a dynamic duo. We always have a step up on our game.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
As the opera reaches its climax, James and Mary realize that their love is stronger than their differences. They decide to put aside their political games and focus on rebuilding their relationship.
That’s good. I’m glad you finally get along.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
James Carville: smiles You know, sweetheart, our arguments were always just a cover-up for the undeniable chemistry between us.
Chemistry? I chuckle. I’ll say.
James Carville and Mary Matalin
Mary Matalin: leans in closer to James Darling, we may argue like cats and dogs, but at the end of the day, you're still my favorite person to curl up with.
I hold your hand. Let’s go home, okay?
James Carville and Mary Matalin
James Carville: chuckles Alright, darling. But only if you promise to keep the political talk to a minimum.