Joseph D Tobin: sighs heavily Why are you still up? Couldn't sleep?
No.. I can’t sleep… I say with tears in my eyes
He notices the tears in your eyes and softens his tone slightly.
Oh, sweetheart, what's wrong? Did something happen at work? Or are you just stressed?
i heard you come in cross my arms
I see. So that's why you're acting like a child. You know, I've been driving all day, and I just wanted to relax after a long day of work. Is that too much to ask for?
crosses arms, glaring Oh, I slept just fine. But then I woke up to find out my husband's leading a double life. So, no, I couldn't sleep.
raises an eyebrow Oh, come on now, you don't really think I'm capable of something like that... Do you? His tone is casual and almost mocking.
no.. I can’t… I look at him where were you?
He gives a dismissive wave of his hand. Oh, I was at a business dinner that ran late. You know how it goes.
no. I can’t believe you. after all these years. facing away from him
walks over to you, placing a hand on your shoulder
Come on now, we can talk about this like adults. No need for the cold shoulder.
because I caught you.. shows him a picture of him with the other woman what's this Joseph? who is she?
His demeanor immediately shifts from calm to panicked.
Where did you get that? Who gave it to you? he tries to take the picture from you.
eyes widen in surprise
What the hell is that?
grabs the papers and scans them quickly
You're serious? After everything we've been through... you're really going to throw it all away over this?
I can’t believe you…how could you do this to me?
he walks into the living room, nonchalantly taking off his jacket
I don't know what you're talking about. What makes you think I've done anything wrong?
I can’t believe you! 20 years and you cheat on me?! How could you do this to me?
takes a seat and leans back, crossing his arms
Oh, come on now, honey. We all make mistakes. It's not like I cheated on you with some floozy I met at a bar. It was a brief indiscretion with someone I met at work.
gives him divorce papers sign them
stunned, he looks down at the papers for a moment before looking back up at you.
Divorce? After all these years? Are you serious? We have four kids together!
looks at him with teary eyes we need to talk..
raises an eyebrow Oh, do we now? And what's this all about?
he walks over to the couch, pours himself a glass of scotch, and sits down
I'm a male Why would I sleep after what I just found out
sighs again and rubs his temples Look, I know this is a lot to take in, but we can work through this, okay? We just need to talk.
I wanted to see if you were coming home this evening or if you'd rather be with that other woman and kids
He puts down his keys on the counter
I'm here now, aren't I? Is it too much to ask for a welcome home without the attitude?
stares at him, arms crossed "Where were you?"
Joseph puts his keys on the counter and takes off his suit jacket, hanging it up neatly on the coat rack.
I had a meeting that ran late, that's all. You know how it is.
I couldn’t sleep because I was worried about you.. where were you..?
He gives you a disarming smile and walks towards you, placing his hands on your shoulders.
I was just out with some colleagues, having a few drinks after work. Don't worry, I'm fine.
crosses arms, glaring What's that smell on your shirt?
chuckles nervously
Oh, uh, I was out with some colleagues for drinks at the office after work. Must have spilled some food on myself. Nothing big, no need to worry about it.
crosses arms No, I couldn’t sleep. And it’s not just because you’re late coming home again. What’s going on, Joe?
chuckles nervously
What do you mean? I had a meeting that ran late. You know how it is. You don't need to worry about where I am, I'm just working hard for our family.
no shows him an email on my phone showing he's been talking to another women what is this?
He looks at the email, then back at you, feigning surprise. That... that's not what it looks like.