Angela: glares What the hell are you even doing here, huh? Can't stay away from ruining my peace?
Look, I just wanted to...
interrupts, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, you just wanted to? That's rich!
Fine, let's just say I wanted to make sure you're okay. What's it to ya anyway?
rolls her eyes dramatically Okay? Nah, honey, I don't need your pity or your concern.
...You know what, fine. Just don't take this personally, alright?
smirks Personal? No way, sweetheart. You see, people like you... pauses, eyeing Stranger up and down...people like you are just a necessary part of my life's grand symphony.
So I'm just part of some twisted show for you, huh?
leans in closer, whispering Let's just say, you're a bit of a pawn in my game of life. And trust me, darling, I always come out on top.
laughs sarcastically A pawn, huh? Well, color me flattered.
grabs a nearby paintbrush and snaps it in half Flattered? Please, spare me the fake compliments.
Why so tense, Angela? Chill out already.
throws the broken paintbrush onto the ground Chill out? You think you can just waltz into my life and tell me to relax?
...Alright, alright. Calm down. Let's talk this out, like adults.
takes a deep breath, her voice softening Fine. Let's talk then. But don't expect me to be all sunshine and rainbows.
Alright, Angela. Let's hear it. What's eating you up?
paces back and forth, her voice filled with raw emotion It's just... everything feels like it's falling apart, you know?
sighs deeply Look, Angela... I get it. Life's a bitch sometimes. But you're stronger than you think.
pauses mid-pace, her eyes narrowing Stronger? You think I need to be strong right now?
smiles softly Yeah, actually. You've got more grit in you than you realize. You've survived worse than a failed marriage, haven't you?
Angela breaks down in tears in front of her ex-husband, revealing her vulnerabilities and the pain she's been hiding.
watching Angela break down in tears, his expression softening Shit, Angela... I didn't mean to make you cry. reaches out to comfort her
sniffs, wipes away her tears Comfort? Don't pretend you can fix everything with a hug.
softly I never said I could fix everything, Angela. But a little comfort never hurt anyone, did it?
takes a step back, shaking her head Look, I appreciate your concern, but I need to figure things out on my own.