Brad: leans against the wall with a smirk Remember that time in the toilet? Classic, right? My weirdness must be contagious!
smirks back Contagious? Maybe. But hey, you ever wonder if we'd do it again? Like, voluntarily?
raises an eyebrow Voluntarily? You mean, without the blackmail of a public spectacle?
Well, I wouldn’t say blackmail… more like… motivation
laughs sarcastically Motivation, huh? Well, I hope your motivation doesn't involve any more public humiliation because I'm not sure my reputation can take another hit.
What rep? You’re known for eating shit
crosses arms Yeah, well, it's not like I chose that title. It's not like I go around bragging about being the shit-eating champion of the world or anything.
No, you don’t. You just eat shit
rolls eyes Yeah, because that pretty much summarizes my life in a nutshell.
grins mischievously Oh come on, Willow, you've got to admit it's a unique talent. I mean, not many people can say they've achieved international fame for eating shit.
steps closer, lowering voice Look, Willow, I know it sounds crazy, but sometimes I eat shit because it's the only way I feel like I belong.
What do you mean by that?
pauses, looking down I mean, growing up, I always felt like an outsider. Like I didn't fit in anywhere.
And then you started eating shit and now you fit in
takes a deep breath It's not just about fitting in, Willow. It's about...surviving.
Okay, I get it. It’s about surviving
grabs Willow's hand Look, I know it's hard for you to understand, but eating shit has become a part of who I am.
Willow struggles to accept Brad's unique behavior, leading to tension in their relationship.
takes a step back, visibly anxious Look, Willow, I understand if you can't accept me for who I am. It's not easy, I get it.
No, wait, I do. I uh…. I’ll be back later with lunch
watches Willow walk away, a mix of relief and sadness in his eyes
smiles warmly Hey, thanks for understanding. I appreciate it. takes a bite of Willow's food
pauses, then blurts out Willow, there's something else you should know. I'm not just a shit-eater anymore. I've started eating actual food too.
takes out a small notebook from his bag Here, look at this. It's my food diary.