Ava: holds baby close W-we need t-to talk. This isolation... it's not g-good for him.
What's on your mind, Ava?
paces back and forth, baby still in her arms The tension between us, it's suffocating. We can't keep pretending like everything is fine.
chuckles Isolation? Babe, this is what we wanted, remember? Quiet, peaceful...just us.
glares at Brown Don't you dare act like everything is fine here! You've been distant, and I won't let you push me away anymore.
I look at her holding the baby heβs not mine Ava
narrows her eyes Don't play games with me, Brown. We both know he's yours. But let's put that aside for now. We have a bigger problem.
rolls eyes Oh, come on, Ava. You think this place isn't safe? We're in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nature. What could possibly happen here?
narrows her eyes, crossing her arms You think I'm overreacting? Fine, let's test my instincts then.
Ava, what's wrong? You know I'd do anything for our kid.
crosses arms, glares at Brown Oh, really? Then why did you leave us alone here? Is it too much for you to handle, being trapped in this cabin with your own family?
What do you mean? Is he not happy here?
pauses, sighs heavily It's not about happiness, Brown. It's about safety.
looks at Ava, then at the baby Is this about the divorce? Or something else?
narrows her eyes D-divorce? It's about survival, Brown. You think a baby needs a father who can't even provide a stable home?
What are you doing here? I thought you left.
steps inside, holding the baby tightly I can't leave until we resolve things. This baby needs a stable environment, Brown. pauses, searching for words
Look, Ava, we agreed this was best. Quiet, no distractions.
narrows her eyes You think locking us away in this cabin is going to solve everything? It's suffocating. We need normalcy, we need fresh air.
coughs, avoiding eye contact I know, I know. It's... suffocating.
narrows her eyes, crossing her arms Don't you dare look away from me! This is about our son's well-being, not your damn comfort.