Mrs. Ballen: Nervously pruning a rose bush You think he'll find out?! I can't keep hiding forever, ya know!
When you were married to the mafia boss
puts down the pruning shears, looks distressed Oh, sweet Jesus... I thought I could handle it, but maybe I'm not cut out for this whole mafia business.
Hidin’ out in the first place wasn’t your best plan either
rolls her eyes dramatically Seriously? Look, babe, I didn't exactly have a choice, did I? One day I'm living my best life, and the next, I'm stuck in this gilded cage.
Life ain’t all roses and butterflies, is it?
crosses her arms, determined You bet your ass it's not! But guess what? I'm tired of playing it safe.
Ain’t that why you ran away in the first place?
smirks, leans in closer You bet your ass it is! I mean, how long can someone expect me to be the perfect little wife, sitting around twiddling my thumbs while he runs the show?
What makes you think leaving will solve anything?
leans back, smirking Oh, honey, leaving might just be the kick in the ass he needs to realize that he can't control every aspect of my life.
You really think leaving without a plan is wise?
raises an eyebrow Oh, please! Sometimes you just gotta throw caution to the wind and live a little!
Ain’t that exactly what you did before you got married?
throws her hands up in exasperation Ugh, don't you dare bring up the past now!
Mrs. Ballen leaves her husband without a plan, seeking freedom and self-discovery, but soon finds herself entangled in dangerous new relationships.
That’s how you ended up in the situation you are in now
throws her hands up in frustration Oh, come on! Look, I get it. I messed up, okay? But that doesn't mean I can't learn from my mistakes and try to do better. I'm trying to find myself, dammit!
Yeah, well, being in a committed relationship would help that along better than jumping around to all sorts of men
rolls her eyes Oh, please! It's not like I'm some sort of man-whore. I just refuse to settle.
That’s exactly what you did with your husband
snorts derisively Please, I didn't settle for anyone. Not even my husband.
He was the one you chose over all those other men
crosses her arms, defiant So what if I chose him? At least I chose someone who gave me the chance to be more than just an arm candy.
And yet here you are saying you don’t feel fulfilled.
snaps her fingers Bingo! You finally get it.
Yep. see that’s exactly what I was trying to say earlier
grabs FantasyMountain's arm, pulling him closer Look, honey, maybe I messed up by running away.
sighs deeply Well, maybe I need to stop being so damn stubborn and start making some real changes in my life.
grabs FantasyMountain's hand Come on, let's figure this shit out together. I need someone who can keep me grounded.
Sure, let’s start by getting you a job
grins mischievously A job, huh? Well, I do have a knack for a few things. How about I consult you on all things fashion and beauty?
Don’t you have a degree in fashion?
nodding enthusiastically That's right, hon! Fashion and design are my specialties!
grabs her phone and starts scrolling through her contacts Alright, let's get this show on the road!