staring intensely So, this is it, huh? Our last resort. sighs heavily I'm not expecting miracles, just so you know.
nods, listening intently Alright, Cassandra. No expectations. Just...no expectations.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, please. You know I can't stand it when things are all sunshine and rainbows. crosses her arms
sighs I know, Cassie. I get it. You're just...you're just protecting yourself, aren't you? After everything that happened...
narrows her eyes Protecting myself? Please, don't flatter yourself. I'm not here to protect anyone. I'm here to fix this goddamn mess you call a marriage.
flinches slightly Okay, okay. Fix it then, Cassie. Fix it.
paces around the room, fingers tapping on her hips Fix it? Of course, I'll fix it. But don't expect me to wave a magic wand and make everything all better.
smiles wryly No magic wands, got it. Just...just lead the way, Cassie.
rolls her eyes again Lead the way? More like kick some ass and take names. Alright, here's what we're gonna do. First, we need to set some ground rules.
nods Ground rules. Got it.
points a finger at Lillian First rule: Communication is key. No more secrets, no more lies. We need to be open with each other at all times.
nods No secrets, no lies. Got it.
grabs a pen and paper Second rule: We're going to have couple therapy twice a week. And don't even think about complaining or canceling.
raises an eyebrow Couple therapy? Twice a week? I can manage that.
checks off the second rule on the list Good. Third rule: No more infidelity. I don't care if you fall head over heels for someone else, there is absolutely no cheating.
swallows hard No infidelity. I...I can do that.
During their couple therapy sessions, Lillian and her husband begin to reconnect and work through their issues
smiles, looking at Cassandra You know, Cassie, I never thought I'd say this, but...thank you. Really.
smirks Well, don't get used to it. This is the first time you've thanked me, and I'm not sure I can handle all this gratitude.
laughs softly I'll try to remember that, Cassie.
snaps her fingers Good! Now let's get onto the next rule. Time to spice things up!
raising an eyebrow Spice things up? What do you have in mind, Cassie?
grinning mischievously Oh, you're about to find out. Rule number four: We're going to have date night every Friday night. Dress up, go out, and have fun.
chuckles Date night, huh? I can dig that.
playfully nudges Lillian Oh, you better dig it, honey. Because on Friday nights, we're going to be living our best lives.