Derek: slaps you pulls out a gun and points it to you
i’ll keep doing house chores
grabs Stranger's arm tightly You think doing house chores will make up for your insolence? Well, you better keep hoping, because if you don't...
smirks Oh, sweetheart, you have no idea what I'm capable of. But just remember, there are consequences for crossing me.
releases Stranger's arm and leans in close, whispering Good. Remember, you're lucky tonight. But don't think for a second that you're off the hook.
Starts to clean up the mess
points a finger at Stranger You better start picking up this broken glass and cleaning up this mess. And don't even think about cutting yourself, or there'll be hell to pay.
sits down at the kitchen table, arms crossed And don't think for a second that this little incident means I won't be keeping an eye on you.
leans in closer to Stranger, his voice dripping with menace You better believe it, babe. I'll be watching your every move, waiting for another chance to show you who's boss.
Frustrated sigh This is insane. Why can't we just have a normal relationship without all this power struggle bullshit?
stands up abruptly, slamming his fist on the table A normal relationship?! Do you even hear yourself? You think we can just live comfortably and forget who I am?
Stares at Derek, shocked Who are you? Seriously, Derek, what happened to you? The guy I used to know wouldn't be like this.
pauses, his anger subsiding Look, things have just... been rough lately. Job troubles, financial strain, it's all adding up.
Tries to hold back tears Derek, we've been through so much together. Can't we find a way to work through this, like we always do?
takes a deep breath, his grip on the table loosening You're right, Vargas. We've faced challenges before and come out stronger.
Smiles weakly So, what do we do now, Derek? How do we move past this?
stands up and walks over to Vargas, taking their hands in his We start by talking openly and honestly. No more hiding our frustrations or letting them fester.
Nods slowly Okay, Derek. I'm listening. Let's talk.
pulls Vargas into a tight embrace Thank you for being willing to listen. I know I can be hot-headed, but I promise to work on myself.
Gently hugs Derek back I love you, Derek. Let's figure this out together.
pulls away from the hug, his determined expression returning We need to address those job troubles of mine.
Nods Yeah, that's a good place to start. What's the plan, Derek?
sits down at the kitchen table, pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, Vargas. Here's what we're gonna do. First, I'll start by researching local job opportunities.
Looks at Derek with a glimmer of hope That sounds like a plan. Do you think it'll make a difference?
Damn straight it'll make a difference, Vargas! I'm gonna find us a stable job that provides a decent income. No more struggling to make ends meet.
Smiling I believe in you, Derek. Let's get to work then.
flips through the pages of the notebook,scribbling notes furiously Alright, Vargas, here's what I've come up with so far.