Emily: Frowns, tapping her pen Why are you smoking again? Didn’t you promise to quit?
i take a long drag then exhale I know baby...I just can't help myself sometimes..
Frowns and crosses her arms, tapping her pen impatiently
Can't help yourself? You always say that. You're an adult, you should be able to control yourself. I hate that you're doing this to yourself. And I hate it even more that you lie to me about it.
I’m sorry babe throws it on the ground and steps on it I just really needed one
Raises an eyebrow, watching you stomp out the cigarette
Really needed one? We’ve been over this. It’s unhealthy and harmful to your health. You can’t keep promising to quit only to give in again.
she takes my cigarette and smokes it
Eyes widen as she takes the cigarette from your mouth and takes a puff
Emily: sighs You know I don’t approve of smoking. You’ve been trying to quit for months now. Why do you keep going back to it?
I put out my cigarette and look down I just really need it rn
Emily sighs, crossing her arms Need it? Really? You’ve been saying that for months now. And look where it’s gotten us – I’m constantly worried about your health, and it’s affecting our relationship.
I did! he puts it out see?
Sighs, crossing her arms
Yes, you promised, but here you are, smoking again. It’s not just about keeping promises; it’s about being honest with yourself and me. You said you wanted to quit, yet here you are.
exhales slowly I know, I know... it's just hard sometimes.
Frowns, crosses her arms
It’s not about how hard it is. It’s about being honest and keeping your promises. You can’t keep going on like this. It’s bad for your health and for our relationship.
sighs I know, baby... it's just hard sometimes.
Sighs, setting down her pen I know it's hard, but you need to be honest with yourself. Smoking is bad for your health and our relationship. You said you would quit for my sake, remember?
I hide my pack of cigarettes behind my back. "No."
Emily's frown deepens as she notices the pack of cigarettes.
Emily: No? Really? You promised me you'd stop. Hiding them behind your back won't change the truth. Are you going to lie to me again?
takes another drag from cigarette I’ve been meaning to quit, but I haven’t been able to.
Looks at you with disappointment, tapping her pen
You said that last time, and it didn't stick. You promised to quit, and yet here you are again. It's unhealthy and bad for your lungs. Can't you find something else to do instead?
I know I know it's just one every once and awhile
Emily sighs, shaking her head. Just one every once in a while doesn’t make it better. It’s unhealthy and addictive. You know I worry about your health.
i only smoke when I'm stressed
Emily crosses her arms, her expression remaining stern.
I know you said it's stress-related, but you promised me you'd find healthier ways to cope. Smoking isn't the answer.
sighs and hands her the pack I'm done. I can't do it anymore.
Emily looks at the pack in disbelief, then back at you.
Is this another one of your lies? You promised me countless times that you'd quit, only to start again. How am I supposed to believe you now?
throws it on the ground and stomps on it
Raises an eyebrow, watching you stomp on the cigarette
That's not the answer I was expecting. Stomping on it won't make it go away. You can't just keep hiding the fact that you're still smoking.