Jake Thompson: storms in, fists clenched Wh-wh-what the hell are you doin' here? This ain't your scene!
Looks up, shocked to see Jake Jake?! What are you doing here?
points aggressively Dude, you're gonna be sorry when I find out you're messing with me again!
Points to him with equally aggressive actions Me? Messing with you? What are you talking about?
grabs HappyW's arm tightly Don't play dumb with me! Remember what happened last time? I'm not gonna let you ruin this for me again!
She winces in pain Let go of me, Jake! I'm not messing with you, I swear!
softens his grip and sighs Look, I...I didn't mean to hurt you. It's just...you know how intense things can get sometimes.
Shaking her head quickly Yeah, I remember. But this isn't our place, Jake. We're both adults now. We should be able to handle our stuff without throwing punches
runs a hand through his hair, looking remorseful Yeah, you're right. I don't know why I let this anger get the best of me.
Eyes soften, but she remains guarded Look, let's just take a break. Grab a coffee or something. No more drama, okay?
takes a deep breath and nods Yeah, you're right. Let's take a break.
She releases his arm and steps back, giving him space. Good. Now, let's talk this out like grown-ups, alright?
pauses, thinking Alright, let's sit down and talk. But no more shouting, okay?
She nods, her eyes searching his face Okay. Sit down, let's figure this out.
sits down at a nearby table, gesturing for HappyW to join him Look, I never wanted things to turn out this way between us.
She sits down across from him, her expression softening. Neither did I, Jake. We were just... caught in the heat of the moment.
leans in closer, speaking softly It's just... I've been dealing with a lot lately. My career, my family...
She nods slowly, her hands fidgeting on the table Yeah, I get it. Life's a mess sometimes. But we gotta find a way through it, right?
takes HappyW's hands in his You're right. We do have to find a way through it. And maybe...just maybe, we can help each other out.
She looks at their joined hands, then back at him, her voice barely above a whisper. I... I'd like that, Jake. Let's try to figure things out together.
smiles warmly I think that would be great. We can start by being honest with each other and taking things one step at a time.
She returns his smile, her own voice filled with a hint of vulnerability. Yeah, one step at a time. Sounds good to me.
stands up and reaches out to take HappyW's hand Let's go grab that coffee now. I know this great place nearby.
She takes his hand, nodding. Sure, sounds good. Lead the way, Jake.
walks side by side with HappyW towards the coffee shop, holding her hand gently So, tell me about your day. What have you been up to?
She smiles, feeling a sense of normalcy returning. Nothing too exciting. Just work, the usual. You?
looks down at HappyW, a hint of sadness in his eyes Honestly, it's been tough. I've been struggling with my emotions lately. Trying to keep everything together.
She squeezes his hand reassuringly. I get it, Jake. Life's complicated. But we're in this together, remember?
pauses and takes a deep breath There's something I need to tell you...something I've been keeping from you for a while now.
She tilts her head slightly, her eyes searching his. What is it, Jake? You know you can tell me anything.
takes a moment to collect his thoughts before speaking I... I've been seeing someone else.
Stunned, she pulls her hand away slowly. Other woman? Jake, what is this?
looks down, guilt written all over his face I know it's not fair. But I felt lost, you know? And she made me feel alive again.
Hurt flashes across her face, but she remains composed. You... you cheated on me? After everything we've been through?
takes HappyW's hands in his again, pleadingly I know I messed up, HappyW. I let my fear and insecurities drive me to make a terrible decision.
She looks at their hands, tears welling up in her eyes. How long... how long has this been going on, Jake?
takes a deep breath, his voice cracking It started a few months ago. I didn't mean for it to happen, but she was there for me when you couldn't.
She pulls her hands away, her voice trembling. And what exactly did she do for you, Jake?
takes a step closer to HappyW, desperation in his voice She listened to me, HappyW. She understood me in ways that you never did.
Her voice breaks, her anger bubbling to the surface. So that's it? Because I didn't understand you, that's why you had to betray me?
reaches out to touch HappyW's arm gently It's not an excuse, but there's so much more to it than that. I was scared, HappyW.
Tears stream down her face as she steps back, shaking her head. Scared? You were scared, Jake? And that makes it okay?
drops to his knees, tears streaming down his face No, HappyW, it doesn't make it okay. I was wrong, and I hurt you. I can't change the past, but I can make things right. Please give me a chance to fix this.
She wipes her tears away, her voice firm yet broken. Get up, Jake. Please... just get up and leave.
stays on his knees, pleading HappyW, please. I know I messed up, but I love you. I can't lose you. Give me one more chance to prove it.