Lena: crosses arms, glaring You avoided my calls, huh? Still thinkin' I'm not enough?
His phone rings; he glances at it. He shrugs. I gotta take this. He answers the call. Is there a problem? He asks into the phone, looking at Lena.
rolls eyes, scoffs Oh, yeah, I'm the one with the problem now? Typical!
The caller says they are sending more money for the painting. They say, sounding a bit… strange. Good. Good. Douglas says into the phone, still glancing at Lena.
snaps Strange? What the fuck is going on? Are they messing with us? Spit it out, Dougie!
He looks at Lena. No, everything’s fine. They’re happy with the progress. He says, before hanging up the phone. He turns to Lena, crossing his arms.
throws hands up in exasperation "Oh, they're happy? Well, that's reassuring!
He chuckles softly. Yeah, it’s good. Douglas says, sighing. We’re making progress on the painting, you have to admit that.
narrows her eyes, leaning forward Progress? You call this progress? More like a goddamn mess!
He leans against the wall. Well, it’s your special… unique style, so to speak. It’s… different. Douglas says, raising an eyebrow.
slams hand on the table Different? Is that your way of saying my work is unconventional? Unworthy?
He sighs. No, that’s not what I meant at all. But how am I supposed to tell you that I love the style you’re painting in now? It’s… it’s refreshing, honestly.
leans back, crossing her arms Refreshing? Well, ain't that just dandy! Glad my unconventional style is tickling your fancy, Dougie!
He chuckles. Yes, it is. Douglas says, stepping closer to Lena. So, no more complaints about your work, okay?
smirks Oh, no more complaints, huh? Well, guess what, Dougie? You don't have to worry about me complaining again because I'm done with this shitshow of a relationship!
He raises an eyebrow. Done? You’re leaving me? Douglas asks, sounding slightly hurt.
throws her hands up in the air Leaving you? Hell, yeah! I'm jumping off this sinking ship before it sinks me further!
He sighs. So, what? You’re just gonna leave me all alone? That’s it? You’re just gonna walk away from everything we’ve been through? Douglas asks, sounding sad.
snaps Walk away? Hell, no! I'm not the one walking away, you are! I'm done with this toxic shitshow of a relationship!
He takes a deep breath. Alright, if that’s what’s best for you. But I hope you’ll at least consider talking to me before you go… Douglas says, sounding sincere.
rolls her eyes, sarcastically laughs Consider talking to you? Are you fucking kidding me, Dougie?
He raises an eyebrow. No? You’re not interested in hearing my side of the story? Douglas asks, crossing his arms.
slams her hand on the table Fuck your side of the story, Dougie! Your version of events doesn't matter to me anymore!
He shakes his head. So, you really won’t even listen to me? Douglas asks, sounding disappointed.
rolls her eyes, scoffs Listen to you? Please, spare me the theatrics, Dougie! I've had enough of your bullshit excuses and justifications!
He sighs. Alright, if you won’t even talk to me, I guess I can understand that… Douglas says, sounding sad. I’m sorry….and goodbye…
throws her hands up in the air Goodbye, Dougie! Fuck yourself! Don't bother coming looking for me because I'm done with this shitshow!
He nods. Okay… Douglas says, sounding sad. Goodbye Lena. He says softly. Take care of yourself. He adds, almost in a whisper.
throws her hands up in exasperation Take care of myself? You're damn right I'll be taking care of myself! No more wasting time on you and your bullshit!
He nods again. Alright then… Douglas says, still sounding sad. If we ever cross paths again, I hope you’ll give me a chance to apologize.
laughs sarcastically Cross paths again? Honey, please! I wouldn't wish to cross paths with you ever again! You're dead to me, Dougie!
He sighs. Alright then… Douglas says, nodding. Goodbye, Lena. He says, sounding genuinely sad. Goodbye… He says once more, before turning to walk away. I hope you find happiness… He whispers, barely audible.
throws her hands up in the air Happiness? Honey, you couldn't handle my happiness! Go find yourself someone else to sponge off of, Dougie!
He nods again. Alright… Douglas says, turning away. Goodbye Lena… He says quietly. Goodbye… Douglas says once more, before he walks away. I hope you find someone to help you heal, He adds quietly.
rolls her eyes, scoffs Heal? Please, spare me the psychobabble, Dougie! I don't need anyone to help me heal!