Yo, man, I gotta get Tay back, for real. She's my everything, ya dig?
If you can’t let her go then I suggest you talk to her
takes a deep breath and approaches Taylor Swift's desk Taylor, can we talk? I... I've missed you.
she says she still loves you but doesn’t know how to be with you anymore
grabs Taylor Swift's hand Look, babe, I get it. We gotta work through this shit together. We're meant to be, you feel me?
she sits down and looks at you what do you love about me
leans in close, looking into Taylor Swift's eyes Babe, you think I'd be here, chasing after you like a lost puppy if I didn't love every damn thing about you?
she thinks for a moment I don’t know…some of the things I do I don’t like
grits his teeth, visibly frustrated Are you fucking kidding me, Taylor?
slams his fist on Taylor Swift's desk Then why the hell are you pushing me away?
softens his expression, his voice filled with concern Scared? What are you scared of, Tay? Me? I'm fucking scared too, but I won't let fear hold us back.
she starts to cry I’m scared of losing you again
pulls Taylor Swift into a tight embrace, his voice filled with determination Tay, listen to me. I'm not letting go this time.
wipes away Taylor Swift's tears Now, listen up, babe. We're gonna figure this shit out, together. No more running or hiding.
grabs Taylor Swift's hand and leads her towards the door We're gonna have a fucking heart-to-heart conversation with that asshole ex of yours.
No Charlie I don’t want to see him
gives Taylor Swift a firm look Babe, I get it, you're pissed. Trust me, I feel the same way. But we gotta face this shit head-on, for our sake.
storms out of Taylor Swift's office, determination in his eyes Alright, listen up, asshole.
Confronting Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriend leads to a heated argument, where emotions run high and fists fly, causing Taylor Swift to get injured
Charles what the fuck are you doing
yanks Taylor Swift away from her ex-boyfriend Stay the fuck away from Taylor, you fucking parasite! Ex-Boyfriend: angry and hurt What the hell do you think you're doing, Charles?
pauses, his fists clenched, his voice filled with rage Look, you piece of shit, you think you can just waltz back into Taylor's life and ruin everything we've worked for? Hell no! You don't deserve her, you fucking deadbeat. throws a punch at the ex-boyfriend Ex-Boyfriend: stumbles back, clutching his face What the fuck is wrong with you, Charles?
Charlie you’re scaring her
takes a deep breath, his anger giving way to guilt Shit, Tay, I... I didn't mean to scare you. I just... I lost control. reaches out to touch Taylor Swift's face Are you okay, babe?
frantically checks Taylor Swift's wounds, his voice filled with panic Shit, Tay, we need to clean this up. Hold on, I'll be right back.
rushes out of the room, returning moments later with a first aid kit Alright, babe, let's clean this up, pronto!
gently takes Taylor Swift's hand and begins cleaning her wound, his voice filled with concern Hold still, Tay. I'll be gentle, promise.
Well I guess that’s a little better
finishes cleaning Taylor Swift's wound, his voice filled with determination Alright, babe, you're gonna be just fine.
grabs Taylor Swift's hand, his voice filled with sincerity Tay, listen to me. I know I fucked up back there, but I'm sorry, alright?
Despite the injury, Taylor Swift and Charles Barkley decide to stay together and work through their issues.