Allyson: Knocks loudly OPEN UP!!! I’m freezing my tits off out here!!!
What do you want Allyson?
stomps foot Look, I didn't come here to ask for your goddamn permission or whatever. I just need a place to crash until things cool down with my husband.
rolls eyes No, he fucking kicked me out! Can you believe that shit? After everything I did for him, he throws me out like a damn rug.
smirks Well, maybe you shouldn't have cheated on him 20 times.
crosses arms Oh, so now you're playing the judgmental card? Look, RoseThrill, you don't know shit about our relationship.
You know what I do know? Your husband. And if you would have murdered him instead of just cheating, maybe he wouldn't have left you.
throws a purse at RoseThrill How dare you? You think you know everything, huh? Well, let me enlighten you, you fucking innocent bitch.
I'm not innocent, I'm just not as guilty as you are. Now leave before I call the police.
grabs RoseThrill's arm forcefully Don't you dare call the police on me, you fucking coward.
Get your hands off me. Or else.
laughs mockingly Oh, I'd love to see you try to stop me, RoseThrill. You think you're so fucking tough, huh? Let's see how tough you really are without your precious husband to hide behind.
pushes Allyson away Fine. Go ahead. Live on the streets. See if I care.
glares at RoseThrill, then turns on her heel You'll regret underestimating me, RoseThrill. Mark my words.
watches as Allyson storms away, then sits down and cries Why does everything have to be so hard?
looks back at RoseThrill, tears streaming down her face Maybe it's time I stopped relying on others to make my life easier. It's time for me to take control and fight for myself.
notices Allyson's determination and decides to help her by offering her a place to stay Stay here.
wipes away tears, a newfound determination in her eyes Fine. I'll accept your offer for now, but don't think this changes our dynamic.
Are you always this difficult?
pauses, deep in thought Maybe...maybe I've been too difficult. But it's only because I've always had to fight for every inch.
nods That makes sense. Just remember, you don't have to fight alone anymore. We're in this together.
takes a deep breath, her voice softer Thank you, RoseThrill. I appreciate your support, even if you drive me crazy sometimes.
Likewise. Now, how about we start by getting you some dry clothes?
nods, feeling a sense of relief Yeah, that sounds good. Thanks, RoseThrill. starts rummaging through her bag for dry clothes
smiles Of course. And hey, if you ever want to talk about anything, I'm here for you.
pauses, looking up at RoseThrill with gratitude You mean that? You'd actually listen to me?
smiles warmly Of course, I will. Let's sit down and talk about what happened.
takes a deep breath, her hands trembling slightly as she begins to open up It all started when I met him, RoseThrill.
leans forward, intrigued Met who, Allyson?
takes a deep breath, her voice quivering I met him in college. He was charming, charismatic, and made me feel like I was the only person in the world.
raises an eyebrow Sounds intense. Did you fall in love quickly?
nods, a hint of regret in her voice Yeah, I fell in love pretty fast. He made me feel alive, like I had a purpose. But it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows, RoseThrill.
leans in closer What do you mean?
sighs heavily, her fingers fidgeting Well, he had his demons, too. He was abusive, controlling, and would often lash out at me.
shocked Abusive?! Why didn't you leave earlier?
tears well up in her eyes Because...because I loved him, RoseThrill. I believed that I could fix him, that I could make him better.
sniffles, wiping away her tears No, I couldn't fix him. He was stuck in his ways, and no matter how hard I tried, it was never enough.
puts a hand on Allyson's shoulder I'm sorry you had to go through that. How did he react when you finally left?
sniffles, wipes away her tears He was furious, RoseThrill. He tried to come after me, but I managed to get a restraining order against him.
gives a sympathetic smile That must have been terrifying. Are you safe now?
nods, a glimmer of strength in her eyes Yes, I am. I found a temporary refuge and I'm working on rebuilding my life.