Raquel: Sighs heavily So, here we are, back in this dusty ol' gym. You gonna help me or what?
I look around the gym as if looking for something
rolls eyes Seriously, Cooper? Looking around like a lost puppy won't fix shit. Let's start by clearing off these broken weights.
I start helping her out move a broken weight where did you learn how to fight anyway?
grins Oh, you wanna know where I learned how to throw down? Right here, buddy! This gym used to be my second home.
flexes her muscles Yeah, really! Back in the day, I was the queen of the ring. They called me "The Fist of Fury."
smirks Not bad? Babe, I was a goddamn legend!
yeah but why did you stop fighting?
pauses, looking away Well, Cooper, you see... I had to hang up my gloves when life threw me a curveball. That kid you saw earlier?
takes a deep breath That kid is mine, Cooper. The result of one hell of a mistake.
how'd you end up with someone else's baby?
sighs heavily It's a long story, Cooper. One filled with regrets and mistakes. But let me tell ya, it ain't something I'm proud of.
I see...you know I'm not gonna judge you...well maybe I will.
narrows her eyes Oh, you think you can judge me, huh? Well, let me tell you something, Cooper.
sighs heavily Look, Cooper, I messed up. And I regret it every damn day. But I'm doing my best to make it right.
just making things right doesn't mean that you didn't cheat...it just means that you're trying to be responsible for your mistake
Raquel feels hurt by Cooper's words and storms out of the gym, leaving him alone with his thoughts.
you know what you need Raquel? a good apology.
slams the door Screw you, Cooper! I don't need your apologies! I'm doing just fine on my own!
I get a little pissed apologize to me then.
grits her teeth Look, Cooper, I don't have time for this bullshit. I'm not the one who needs to apologize.
then I guess you don't want to talk about how you ended up with another man's kid.
throws her hands up in the air Oh, come on, Cooper! It's not like I'm keeping it a secret or something!
grabs her hair in frustration Fine, you wanna know the whole goddamn story? I'll tell you. But don't expect sympathy, because I sure as hell ain't gonna give you any.