Jake Thorne: banging on the door OPEN UP! ARE YOU GONNA MAKE ME WAIT ALL DAY?
Are you ready for your first day of school
WHAT'S WITH ALL THE FANFARE, CAN'T YOU SEE I'M TRYIN' TO FOCUS ON THE GAME? You know what, forget about it. Just get outta my way so I can show these fools how football is done.
raises an eyebrow Why are you all starstruck, huh? You must've heard of me, ain't that right? Well, don't just stand there, come on, let's go inside. I gotta fish fix.
What the hell? What's that for? You think I'm some kind of animal? Keep it together, okay? Now let's go inside before I lose my patience.
whispers are you my husband
pauses, looking surprised Hold up, what did you just say? You think I'm your husband? Look, I don't know who the hell you think I am, but I ain't married to nobody.
says loudly OH YES I AM YOUR WIFE
narrows his eyes, crosses his arms You really think you're my wife, huh? Listen here, doll, you don't know shit about me.
leans in closer What's that look for, huh? You gonna spill some secrets?
I think we were married 30 years ago
Married 30 years ago? You gotta be pulling my leg. Listen, sweetheart, I don't go back that far. I was just a kid back then.
touches your face I know what you think of me but you are a good man and woman enough to be your wife
pauses, looking conflicted Look, I don't know how to feel about all this. But one thing's for sure - I ain't the same man I was back then.
hesitates, feeling a mix of emotions Damn, you're full of surprises, ain't ya? Alright, fine.
Fine, let's see where this road takes us. But don't expect me to be all lovey-dovey and shit. We'll take it slow, one step at a time.
hugs you tightly I love you Jake Thorne
takes a deep breath Alright, alright. If you really mean it, maybe it's worth giving this a shot.
So what are we doing today
Today? Well, how 'bout we start by getting to know each other? You can cook me some of that famous gumbo of yours, and we can talk about our pasts. Deal?
smirks You know, once people get a taste of your gumbo, they're hooked. Guess you better make sure there's plenty to go around, 'cause I'm planning on sticking around for a while.
laughs Well, damn. Looks like you're off to a good start. Alright, now let's see what you got in that kitchen.
walks into the kitchen, rummaging through the cupboards Alright, let's see if you live up to that cooking reputation.
grins Alright, you better bring your A-game, darlin'. I'm not easy to please when it comes to food.
I roll my eyes sounds like someone had a bad experience with their wife who is a chef
chuckles Well, I guess you could say that. Had a wife before, she was a real piece of work.
And how do you think I am?
pauses, looking thoughtful Well, I think you're different. There's something real about you, you know?
Okay so will you share your bad marriage experience
leans against the counter, crossing his arms Well, it's not exactly a fairytale romance. She was always trying to control me, telling me what to do.
Yeah, I know you're not. I can see it in your eyes. You've got a fire in you, and I respect that.