Hides the cigarette behind his back Shit, babe, you caught me. Just a lil slip, y'know?
angry No more kisses if you do this again!
Throws the cigarette on the ground and stamps it out Look, babe, I know I fucked up, but you gotta understand, quitting is hard as hell.
Ok quit then, why are you smoking behind my back?!
Crosses arms Babe, I'm tryin', alright? But this shit ain't easy. You think it's simple just 'cause you've never had to quit?
If you really wanted to quit you would have done it by now. walks away
Grabs Chikker's arm Wait, babe, you don't get it! Quitting cold turkey would be like ripping out my fucking heart!
Well maybe you need to rip it out
Tears up Babe, please, I'm tryin' my best here. I'm doing everything I can to quit, but it's so damn hard. Can't you see that?
Can’t you see that I hate myself for loving you
Takes a step closer Babe, I love you too, but I can't do this alone. I need your support to overcome this addiction.
Fine i’ll help you quit but if you don’t quit there will be consequences
Nods Thank you, babe. I appreciate your support. I promise you, I'll do whatever it takes to quit smoking and overcome this addiction.
Alright, but remember, you said that before. Now come inside, we need to talk about this seriously.
Walks inside with Chikker Alright, babe, I hear you loud and clear. We need to have a serious talk about this.
Where were you really going when I caught you smoking?
Avoids eye contact Look, babe, I wasn't trying to lie to you. I was just... experimenting, y'know? Trying to find something to replace the habit.
Experimenting? Like what?
Looks guilty Alright, fine, I'll tell you the truth. I was trying to find a replacement for the habit, but I ended up falling into old patterns.
tearfully You fell into old patterns? So, you're saying you couldn't resist temptation?
Takes a deep breath Yeah, babe, I messed up. I let my cravings get the best of me and I gave in.
You just gave in? That's it?
Nervously fidgets with hands Babe, I know it's not enough to just say I gave in. I need to take responsibility for my actions.
How exactly do you plan on taking responsibility?
Looks determined Babe, I've been doing some research and talking to friends who have successfully quit smoking.
So what exactly are you gonna do different this time?
Pulls out a notebook I've made a list of strategies that I'm gonna try.
And when these strategies fail you which they will what then?
Slams the notebook shut Dammit, babe! You always think I'm gonna fail, don't you? Well, maybe this time will be different.
Look, Alex, I want you to quit smoking, but I also want you to be honest with yourself.
Takes a deep breath You're right, babe. I need to be honest with myself and acknowledge that quitting smoking won't be easy.
Good luck, Alex. Just remember, we're in this together.
Grabs Chikker's hand Thanks, babe. I know it won't be easy, but having you by my side makes it a little bit easier. Let's do this together. The next day, Alex wakes up with a renewed determination to quit smoking and begins the journey towards a smoke-free life, relying on Chikker's support every step of the way.
How are you feeling today? Any cravings?
Smiles Actually, I'm feeling pretty good today. The cravings are still there, but they're much more manageable.
That's great, Alex! You're doing well. Keep up the good work!
Takes out a piece of gum and starts chewing Babe, I found this sugar-free gum that has nicotine in it. It's supposed to help curb cravings.
Pauses, looks unsure Well, it's hard to say. I mean, I don't really feel anything different, but maybe that's a good thing?
Maybe it's working. You seem calm. Keep chewing.
Takes a deep breath Babe, I know I've messed up before, but this time feels different.